VALENTIC RECEIVES BUNDESTAG FOREIGN POLICY COMMITTEE DELEGATES

ZAGREB, March 24 (Hina) - Economic reform in Croatia, the economic situation in its occupied territories and the problem of displaced persons and refugees, were the main themes of talks between Prime Minister Nikica Valentic and a delegation of the Bundestag foreign relations committee, led by Karl-Heinz Hornshues. Peace and a healthy economic program were the preconditions for the successful economic and democratic development of Croatia, while the economy could play a very important role in the peaceful reintegration of occupied territories, Valentic said. Valentic told the German parliamentarians that the problem of displaced persons and refugees was undoubtedly the worst consequence of Serbian aggression against Croatia. Hornhues said after the talks that the aim of the delegation's visit was to learn aout the views of the Croatian government and Parliament on a new UN mandate. He added that Germany welcomed the current developments concerning this. (hina) jn sd vm 241611 MET mar 95