Ambassador Galbraith handed Mr. Sarinic a book entitled 'The US and Croatia'. The book is a documentation of the history between 1992-1997 in Croatia. It recollects the fight for Croatian international recognition and independence. The Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jaime Gama is in Croatia for an official visit. He will meet with his Croatian counterpart, Dr. Mate Granic today.
Talks are to focus on bilateral relations, especially economical.
Minister Gama will also meet with Prime Minister Zlatko Matesa and President Dr. Franjo Tudjman. The House of Representatives adopted the 1998 state budget. The new budget amounts to an estimated 39 billion 134 million kuna. The US President, Bill Clinton and First Lady, Hillary Clinton are to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina today. They will be accompanied by the former Senator, Robert Dole and his wife.