CROATIA'S PREMIER RECEIVES FOREIGN JOURNALISTS

ZAGREB, Oct 9 (Hina) - Croatia's Premier Zlatko Matesa on Wednesday received representatives of world reputable media houses. The purpose of media workers' visit is to be gain insight into countries where the U.N. Development Programme, UNDP, is working as part of U.N. action. Matesa answered questions about a process and financing of Croatia's development and reconstruction, the return of refugees, development of tourism, foreign business partners' presence in Croatia, Europe's integration processes, Croatia's economy, and the media freedoms. Matesa responded to questions about the reintegration of the Croatian Danubian area, relations between Croatia and the World Organization, relations between his country and the Federation of Bosnia-Herzegovina, as well as relations with other countries in the region. Foreign journalists also talked with Croatia's Foreign Ministry officials and Croatian parliamentarians. (hina) jn mš 091629 MET oct 96