ZAGREB, Oct 11 (Hina) - Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader on Tuesdaycongratulated Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Angela Merkel onbecoming German chancellor and voiced confidence Croatia and Germanywould strengthen their
friendly relations, the Croatian governmentsaid in a press release.
ZAGREB, Oct 11 (Hina) - Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader on
Tuesday congratulated Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Angela Merkel on
becoming German chancellor and voiced confidence Croatia and Germany would
strengthen their friendly relations, the Croatian government said in a press
release. Sanader said Merkel's chancellorship was not only a success
for the CDU and the Christian Social Union (CSU), but also a personal success
for Merkel.
Sanader said he was certain the friendly Croatian-German relations
would strengthen under Merkel's leadership and contribute to the European
association project.
The Croatian PM wished Germany's new chancellor success in performing
her duties.