PREMIER RACAN ON THE 10^TH ANNIVERSARY OF CROATIA'S INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

 

HINA, Zagreb, January 14 - Premier Ivica Racan assessed the 10^th anniversary of Croatia's international recognition is a great anniversary for Croatian citizens and the Croatian people. Ten years of international recognition and independence is a big issue, Racan told the Croatian radio, and announced he would, on the government's behalf, forward a thank you note to countries which acknowledged Croatia's independence ten years ago. The tenth anniversary of Croatia's international recognition will be marked on January 15, when 12 EU countries acknowledged Croatia as an independent state ten years ago. We gained Croatia, won the Homeland War with numerous sacrifices by those who actively participated in the country's defense, as well as by the common people of this country, Racan said, and added this unity was also important today as it is necessary for the struggle for development.