CROATIA, MALAYSIA, BOSNIA END TRILATERAL TALKS IN ZAGREB

ZAGREB, Dec 15 (Hina) - Trilateral talks between the government delegations of Croatia, Malaysia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, led by prime ministers Nikica Valentic, Mahathir Mohamad and Haris Silajdzic, ended in Zagreb this afternoon. Valentic said the talks concentrated on establishing links between certain industrial branches as well as on investment in construction works and electric power transmission. Mahathir said there was the possibility of building companies from Croatia and Bosnia competing in Malaysia. He suggested that the three countries should start economic cooperation where possible and not wait for the situation in the region to normalize. Silajdzic agreed that foundations for bilateral and trilateral cooperation should be established despite the ongoing Serbian aggression against Bosnia. Valentic thanked Malaysia for its support to Croatia and Bosnia at the international level. On Friday, the Malaysian delegation is scheduled to meet separately with Croatian and Bosnian officials. The Malaysian and Bosnian delegations are also expected to be received by Croatian President Franjo Tudjman. (hina) jn vm 152204 MET dec 94