ZUBAK SATISFIED WITH ELECTIONS

SARAJEVO, Sept 18 (Hina) - "The way the election in Bosnia- Herzegovina was conducted has persuaded many who were sceptical about it," Bosnian Federation President and newly-elected Presidency member Kresimir Zubak told reporters on Wednesday. "To make 70 percent of the electorate turn up at the polls would be an exploit even if it weren't for the war," he said. Asked when the new Presidency would begin work, Zubak said he would discuss the matter with the international peace coordinator Carl Bildt tomorrow. "Personally, I am ready and prepared to attend such a meeting now," Zubak offered. Still, certain preparations were necessary in view of Krajisnik's demand that the meeting be held outside Sarajevo, he said. "I will remain President of the Federation until a new one is elected," Zubak assured reporters. (hina) jn as 182152 MET sep 96