PRESIDENT TUDJMAN RECEIVES EU ADMINISTRATOR OF MOSTAR

ZAGREB, Oct 3 (Hina) - Croatian President Franjo Tudjman today received Mostar European Union Administrator Hans Koschnik, the President's Office said today in a statement. Koschnik informed President Tudjman of the Mostar situation, describing it as considerably better after Tudjman's meeting with the President of Bosnia-Herzegovina's Presidency, Alija Izetbegovic, and the President of the Federation of B-H, Kresimir Zubak. During the talks Tudjman and Koschnik supported efforts to develop Mostar into a European city. They also pointed out the importance of the Federation of B-H succeeding and the formation of a confederation with Croatia. Tudjman and Koschnik discussed the possibilities of European investment in the reconstruction of Mostar and the city's cooperation with the Croatian port of Ploce. Programmes for Mostar's reconstruction, economic revival and efforts in health and the education system were outlined during the talks. Koschnik said he was satisfied with the Mostar's demilitarization and the cooperation of the three mayors. Tudjman supported Koschnik's endeavours and expressed Croatia's readiness to continue assisting with the reconstruction of Mostar. (hina) mm sd 031746 MET oct 94