ZAGREB, 27 Jan (Hina) - The Croatian President Franjo Tudjman received the French Minister of Transport and Tourism, Bernard Pons, in Zagreb on Monday.
ZAGREB, 27 Jan (Hina) - The Croatian President Franjo Tudjman
received the French Minister of Transport and Tourism, Bernard
Pons, in Zagreb on Monday. #L#
Pons conveyed to President Tudjman best regards from the
French President Jacques Chirac and Premier Alain Juppe.
Croatia wanted and was interested in deepening its good
relations with France in all fields, President Tudjman said.
I expect that France and other European countries will have
understanding for Croatia's wish to join the Phare program and sign
an agreement on cooperation with the European Union as soon as
possible, President Tudjman said.
France fully understood Croatia's wish to return to Europe.
Croatia had a supporter and ally in President Chirac and France,
Pons said.
President Tudjman reiterated that Croatia would continue its
constructive role in solving problems in the neighboring Balkans,
but it did not want to enter any associations or have formal ties
with Balkan countries.
Agreement in principal has already been reached regarding
Chirac's return visit to Croatia, which should take place as soon
as possible, the high officials agreed. The exact date of the visit
will soon be arranged.
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