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Croatian president arrives on a five-day visit

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Croatian president arrives on a five-day visit
NEW DELHI, NOV 12 (PTI)

Croatian President Stejpan Mesic arrived here today on a five-day state visit during which the two countries will sign agreements on enhancing cooperation in agriculture, export credit and guarantees and explore ways to further consolidate their economic and political ties.

The focus is expected to be on economic cooperation. Twenty prominent Croatian businessmen are accompanying Mesic who is coming here at the invitation of President A P J Abdul Kalam. Mesic's delegation also comprises several ministers.

Mesic will call on Kalam and hold wide-ranging discussions with Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee besides meeting other Indian dignitaries. There will be a full review of political relations as also exchange of views on regional and international issues of mutual concern.

He will participate in joint business meetings being organised by CII and FICCI in New Delhi and Mumbai. He will also visit Agra and Jodhpur.

India attaches considerable significance to its relations with Croatia which has emerged as an important access point for Europe.

Relations between India and Croatia have traditionally been close. New Delhi is attaching considerable significance to the first state visit between the two countries that also marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations.

While Indian exports to Croatia includes textile yarn, coffee, tobacco, readymade garments, footwear and carpets, main imports from that country comprise steam turbines, wool and other animal hair, textile and leather machinery and musical instruments.
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