E.U. COUNCIL OF MINISTERS ADOPTS ADDITIONAL CONCLUSION ON CROATIA

( Editorial: --> 9939 ) LUXEMBOURG, April 27 (Hina) - At a two-day meeting in Luxembourg, the European Union Council of Ministers on Monday adopted an additional conclusion on Croatia, saying Croatia's behaviour would determine whether the EU would consider its support to the donors' conference, which should be held in Zagreb in May. The Council of Ministers reiterates its concern at the lack of progress made by Croatia in the area of refugee return. It also reiterates its expectation that Croatia would take rapid action to improve performance in the area of refugee return. The EU expects Croatia's full participation at the Regional Conference on refugee return in Banja Luka on April 28. "In line with the regional approach, the Union will consider its support for the Croatian Conference on Reconstruction and Development in the light of Croatia's acts," the conclusion reads. (hina) rm /mb 272019 MET apr 98