REPORT ON CROATIA'S CULTURAL POLICY RECEIVES POSITIVE COMMENTS

( Editorial: --> 5255 ) STRASBOURG, April 7 (Hina) - Council of Europe experts described the report on Croatia's cultural policy as exceptionally good, Croatian Culture Minister Bozo Biskupic told reporters after a working meeting with Council of Europe representatives in Strasbourg on Tuesday. Representatives of the Croatian Culture Ministry and Institute for International Relations and Minister Biskupic on Tuesday held talks with Council of Europe experts in charge of cultural affairs. The talks were held ahead of a discussion on Croatia's cultural policy, to be held on Wednesday. The Croatian delegation estimated very positively a study on Croatian culture by the Council of Europe, said Biskupic adding that Croatia would be able to integrate many of the ideas presented in the study into its cultural policy. (hina) jn rm 071622 MET apr 98