MINISTER GRANIC MEETS CSCE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY GYARMATI

ZAGREB, Dec 14 (Hina) - Croatian Foreign Minister Dr. Mate Granic today met the executive secretary of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), Dr. Istvan Gyarmati. Under decision by the CSCE Committee of Senior Officials at the 28 November urgent session, Gyarmati in capacity of a special envoy of the CSCE chairman is obliged to prepare a report on the situation in the Bihac pocket, which would be submitted to the CSCE Standing Committee. Minister Granic informed Mr. Gyarmati of the political situation, particularly of the consequences of the Serb onslaught on Bihac for Croatia's peace efforts. He pointed out Croatia's flexibility and cooperation in the efforts made by the international communities so far, a statement by the Croatian Foreign Ministry said. He stressed that UN Protection Force showed again its inefficiency in Bihac, and NATO air raids were just symbolic. Croatian Foreign Minister welcomed the CSCE endeavors to participate actively in solving the crisis in the region. Mr. Gyarmati said that Belgrade's recognition of the Republic of Croatia within its UN-enshrined borders was a precondition for a success in the peace process. He expressed gratitude to Croatia for its constructive activities within the CSCE. (hina) mar mms 141428 MET dec 94