AUSTRIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE DIRECTOR VISITS SISAK

SISAK, Nov 12 (Hina) - The director of the Austrian Cultural Institute in Zagreb, Walter Maria Stojan on Tuesday visited Sisak County, about 50 km southeast of Zagreb. He discussed with county and municipal officials the establishment of cultural, education and scientific cooperation and the strengthening of friendly relations between Austria and this part of Croatia. Sisak County deputy prefect Ivan Kostecki informed the guest about the situation in the region, particularly in the Banovina and Kordun areas which had been liberated by the Croatian army in the summer of 1995. Kostecki thanked Austrian for its unselfish support and assistance to Croatia and Sisak during the war. (hina) vm jn 122004 MET nov 96