HDZ DISCUSSES HSLS DECISION TO BREAK OFF COOPERATION TALKS

ZAGREB, June 13 (Hina) - The presidency of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) party met on Thursday to discuss views of the Croatian Social Liberal Party (HSLS) on cooperation negotiations between the two parties. The session was chaired by President Franjo Tudjman. The HDZ presidency expressed regrets over the HSLS decision to reject further negotiations on cooperation, particularly because the progress of the talks between leaders of the two parties indicated that an agreement might have been reached, a statement from the HDZ said. The talks, the aim of which was to promote democracy and strengthen Croatia's sovereignty, were welcomed by many prominent political figures in Croatia and abroad, the statement said. The HDZ presidency said it was open to further fair, interparty cooperation. (hina) vm 132049 MET jun 96