MEETING OF PRESIDENTIAL COUNCIL FOR DEFENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY

ZAGREB, Nov 25 (Hina) - The Presidential Council for Defence and National Security held a meeting under the chairmanship of President Franjo Tudjman on Thursday. The Council was informed of a proposal by the Ministerial Council of the European Union for the Geneva conference. Croatia supports the European Union's plan as its main goals are cessation of the war, establishment of peace and resumption of negotiations. As for Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Council supports all efforts directed at continuation of the Geneva talks and greater efficiency of humanitarian operations. The Council concluded that most European Union's proposals concerning the UN Protected Areas in Croatia corresponded with the Croatian President's peace initiative. The Council was informed of a cease-fire agreement, and supported measures aimed at bringing about peace. The meeting also reviewed the text of the Decision and Annex to the "Principles of Military Stability in South-East Europe," drawn up for a meeting of CSCE foreign ministers in Rome. The Council agreed with the text and expressed confidence that the conclusion of a regional agreement on security and arms control and the consistent implementation of those Principles would ensure peace and stability in the region, said a statement released by the Office of the Croatian President. 251856 MET nov 93