'CROATIA AND UNITED NATIONS' EXHIBITION OPENED IN SPLIT

SPLIT, Jan 7 (Hina) - An exhibition called "Croatia and the United Nations", was opened on Tuesday evening in Split. The opening ceremony was attended by many scientists, scholars, public figures and Split consular corps. Croatian President Franjo Tudjman's science advisor, Branko Jeren, said that some hundred exhibition boards were proof of that numerous Croatian scientists and scholars have offered their knowledge at the disposal of the world not only since the establishment of the United Nations but also for hundreds of years before. The head of the UHDUN (association of the Croatian officials who have served with the UN), Vjekoslav Kestner, said the objective of the 250-member UHDUN was, first of all, the comprehensive revival of Croatia. He voiced belief that UHDUN members could contribute to achieving it by their knowledge and experience. The exhibition, prepared by the UHDUN association and Split law faculty, has been staged to mark 1700th anniversary of the southern Croatian port town, the 50th anniversary of the World Organization and the fifth anniversary of Croatia's admission to the UN. It will last until 20 January. (hina) mš 072227 MET jan 97