"We are witnessing attempts, especially in some Hague indictments and their alleged explanations, to classify the most brilliant, legitimate Homeland War defence operation 'Storm' as a criminal enterprise," Seks said.
He added that attempts by the Hague tribunal's prosecution to classify the 1995 operation as a criminal enterprise and former state, military, police and political leaders participants in that criminal enterprise should be contested with all available legal means.
Seks repeated that there was no collective guilt, but only the need to bring to justice, without exception, all indictees, based on individual responsibility.
The parliament speaker confirmed that Croatia was committed to cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in line with the obligations it assumed as a UN member and on the basis of the Constitutional Law on Cooperation with the ICTY.
Recalling the 15th anniversary of constitution of a modern, multiparty parliament, Seks said that on May 30, 1990, the birth of a modern democracy had started, primarily the establishment of Croatia's sovereignty and statehood, with the Sabor becoming the place where a number of crucial decisions was made that shaped the country's future.
Croatia sees its future as an equal member of the community of developed countries of united Europe, with a preserved national identity, Seks said.
He added that the recent postponement of EU membership talks was rightfully perceived by most citizens as an injustice, because he said Croatia was doing all in its power to prove its political and democratic maturity and commitment to full cooperation with the Hague tribunal.
This evening's session was attended by parliamentary deputies, President Stjepan Mesic, government officials, representatives of the judicial authorities, religious dignitaries, and prominent figures from the country's cultural and public life.