PRESIDENT TUDJMAN ADDRESSES CITIZENS ON LABOUR DAY

( Editorial: --> 0879 ) ZAGREB, May 1 (Hina) - Croatian President Franjo Tudjman arrived at Zagreb's Maksimir Park to join in the celebration of Labour Day. "Along with my best wishes on Labour day, I call on all working people, from factories and fields, to scientific institutions, to have confidence in their work, their hands and minds, and in this way we will create a better life for all of us," Tudjman said upon arrival. Tudjman greeted Boris Kunst and Davor Juric, the presidents of the Association of Croatian Workers' Unions (URSH) and Association of Independent Croatian Unions (SSSH), which organised the Labour Day parade and celebration at Maksimir Park. "Dear residents of Zagreb, on my behalf and on behalf of my associates, I thank you most sincerely for this warm reception. This is our joint holiday. We have achieved Croatia's freedom, democracy and state independence. It is up to us, up to our work, our hands and our minds to create a better life for all of us," Tudjman said. Croatia has so far achieved more than any other country in transition, he said. Tudjman called on citizens to have more confidence in themselves and their government in order to ensure a better and happier future for themselves. After having addressed the public, President Tudjman left Maksimir. (hina) lm 011418 MET may 98