CROATIAN BUSINESS DELEGATION ON A VISIT TO INDIA

NEW DELHI, Oct 23 (Hina) - The stimulation of trade and economic cooperation between Croatia and India was the main topic discussed at a two-day meeting of the Croatian-Indian Trade and Cooperation Committee which closed in New Delhi on Wednesday. Also discussed were possibilities of India opening an international trade centre in Croatia and the improvement of transport links between the two countries. India and Croatia agreed to sign a maritime transport agreement soon and to start negotiations on an air traffic agreement. The Croatian delegation, headed by Assistant Economy Minister Slavko Begic and including representatives of the Foreign Ministry, the Chamber of Commerce and companies, held a number of meetings with Indian business people. On Tuesday, Begic met Indian Trade Minister Bolla Buli Ramaiah, who was expected to visit Croatia soon. Croatian officials were scheduled to visit the Regional Chamber of Commerce in Bombay, India's largest business and industrial centre. (hina) vm 231055 MET oct 96