CROATIANS IN BONN STRESS IMPORTANCE OF YOUTH EDUCATION

( Editorial: --> 6391 ) BONN, Dec 6 (Hina) - Opening a session of the Croatian Citizens' Council at the Croatian Embassy in Bonn, which was attended by about 60 participants and distinguished guests from Zagreb, Croatian Ambassador to Germany, Zoran Jasic, stressed the strategic importance of intensifying relations between Croatians at home and abroad. Economic globalisation adds to requests for effective earnings, so it is necessary to transfer new knowledge and technology into the homeland. At the same time, education must be used in defending the cultural identity of the youth of the Diaspora. By organising the conference entitled "The Education of Young Croatian Citizens in Germany", the Croatian Embassy in Bonn wished to point out the importance of education of youth and the seriousness of the factual situation, which gave rise to an animated discussion. Present at the conference were head of the Croatian Emigrants' Society, Anto Beljo, Mgsr Vladimir Stankovic of the Catholic churchfold abroad, Croatian government spokesman Neven Jurica, Croatian Parliament member Stanislav Janovic, and representatives of Croatian ministries, Ruzica Simlesa, Vinko Purgar and Nedjeljko Spilek. (hina) lm 061809 MET dec 97