Croatian Television, Wednesday 13th of September

 

CROATIA DECLARES MOURNING DAY

 

Croatian Government proclaimed that as a memory to all the victims of the terrorist attack on the United States Friday September 14th will be a day of mourning in Croatia. Prime Minister Racan expressed the utmost solidarity and sympathy with the victims’ families and the American people as a whole. He said that the whole world and therefore Croatia as well are facing the tragic consequences of the attacks on the cities of New York and Washington D.C. We hope that our civilization will be capable to cope with the evils of terrorism, Racan further added.

He reminded that Croatia is very familiar with the exposure to terrorism and aggression, their consequences and victims. In the next days, months and years it will be essential to recognize the most efficient way of fighting terrorism as well as every form of violence. It is also of vital importance to recognize and pinpoint the roots and motives for terrorism, Racan said. The Republic of Croatia is ready to contribute in this fight together with the other European countries.