Yugoslav Daily Survey, 97-07-29

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CONTENTS

[01] MILOSEVIC RECEIVES FELICITATIONS FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES

[02] SENATE PROPOSES MEASURES FOR ENDING CRISIS

[03] HUMANITARIAN AID TO BELARUS, POLAND AND THE CZECH REPUBLIC

[04] MILOSEVIC RECEIVES FEDERAL PARLIAMENT WHIPS

[01] MILOSEVIC RECEIVES FELICITATIONS FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Tanjug, 1997-07-24

The presidents of a number of countries on Thursday felicitated Slobodan Milosevic on the election for Yugoslav President.

Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma expressed hope that in his new office, Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic would continue to be guided by the principles of friendship and partnership in relations with Ukraine, like he did while he was Serbian President.

Kuchma said he was certain that Milosevic's activities would contribute to a further promotion of understanding and comprehensive cooperation between Ukraine and Yugoslavia.

Palestinian President Yasser Arafat also sent a message of felicitations to President Milosevic.

Arafat expressed satisfaction with the existing relations of cooperation and friendship between Palestine and Yugoslavia and their friendly peoples and great appreciation of the consistent stands of support to the Palestinian people's just fight for their national, legitimate goals and aspirations, which the friendly Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, its President, Government and peoples take at all international gatherings and panels.

Turkish President Suleyman Demirel stressed his "conviction that the relations between the Republic of Turkey and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia will develop to the benefit of our two peoples."

Israeli President Ezer Weizman also sent a message of felicitations to President Milosevic.

"I wish to convey to Your Excellency on behalf of the people of Israel and myself our sincere wishes for peace, prosperity and the continued development of your country and people under your distinguished leadership, " the message said.

Nigerian President Gen. Sanni Abacha and Myanmar Union President Gen. Than Swe also sent messages of felicitation to President Milosevic.

[02] SENATE PROPOSES MEASURES FOR ENDING CRISIS

Tanjug, 1997-07-24

The Republika Srpska Senate proposed in a session on Thursday measures for ending the "difficult and dangerous" political crisis.

The session was attended by President Biljana Plavsic, Bosnian Presidency member Momcilo Krajisnik, Parliament Speaker Dragan Kalinic and other high- ranking officials.

It was agreed that mutual accusations and verbal attacks cease immediately, that pending rulings of the Constitutional Court be respected, and that the Government must work, which is vital now that local elections are forthcoming, said a statement released after the session.

If Court rules that dissolution of Parliament is constitutional, then parliamentary elections must be held separately, after the local elections. If not, Parliament will continue to work as it is.

President Biljana Plavsic is urged to repeal her decision to dissolve Parliament.

Because of rising crime, especially in the economy, the Senate proposes a Government reshuffle and the formation of a state commission, directly answerable to the President, to determine irregularities, one month after the elections at the latest. If consensus of all forces and institutions in Republika Srpska is not achieved, and if the Government does not function, the negative consequences will be far reaching, the Senate said.

[03] HUMANITARIAN AID TO BELARUS, POLAND AND THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Tanjug, 1997-07-24

At its Thursday session, chaired by Prime Minister Radoje Kontic, the Yugoslav Government decided to send humanitarian aid to Belarus, Poland and the Czech Republic, which have been hit by hurricane and foods.

Goods worth 200,000 dinars will be sent to each country through the Yugoslav Red Cross, the Government said in a statement.

[04] MILOSEVIC RECEIVES FEDERAL PARLIAMENT WHIPS

Tanjug, 1997-07-24

Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic received separately the federal parliament whips in Belgrade on Thursday.

Milosevic received Milutin Stojkovic (Socialist Party of Serbia), Zeljko Sturanovic (Democratic Party of Socialists), Vojislav Seselj (Serbian Radical Party), Zivko Sokolovacki (Yugoslav Left), Jordan Aleksic (New Democracy), Joze Laslo (Vojvodina Hungarians, Vojvodina coalition, Social Democrat Party of Montenegro), and Vuk Draskovic (Serbian Renewal Movement).

The talks focused on major federal issues and the promotion of the work of federal institutions.

Stepped up economic recovery and the successful realization of economic reforms are the priority interests of the country and all its citizens, with the further affirmation of the equal position and role of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia as a factor of peace and stability in the Balkans.

Serbian Renewal Movement President Draskovic also spoke about three essential preconditions for the holding of the upcoming elections in Serbia: multi-party control of elections and presence of observers, openness of all media to political parties and candidates equally in keeping with their size and importance, and enabling that all local media affected by the new telecommunications regulations work unhindered by the elections, and that the existing problems be settled and coordinated with regulations after the elections.

Milosevic expressed a positive stand on these preconditions. He said no-one was denying this, either in the Government or in the ruling party, and that they will be included in the Serbian election regulations, with the exception of the third point.

The issue of certain local radio and TV stations coordinating their work with regulations can be put off until after the elections, however, if this will help create good will, he said.

These preconditions are doubtless important for the holding of democratic and fair elections in Serbia, so that no-one will be privileged or handicapped. President Milosevic said he would personally work on the realization of these preconditions.

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