THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

29 December 2003

Excellency,

I should like to convey to you my congratulations on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of .

You are taking office as Croatia is facing challenging tasks, including institutional and economic reforms. I wish you every success in carrying out your new responsibilities, and look forward to working with you and members of your Government on matters of mutual interest to Croatia and the United Nations. I trust that the return of refugees and further cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former will remain high on your Government's agenda.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

His Excellency Mr. Ivo Sanader Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia DEC 2 9 2003 EQSG/CENTRAL UNITED NATIONS gUffiB NATIONS UNIES

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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OFTHE SECRETARY-GENERAL CABINET DU SECRETAIRE GENERAL

29 December 2003

Excellency,

The Secretary-General would be grateful if you could kindly forward the attached letter to Mr. Ivo Sanader, Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia.

A copy of the letter is attached for your information.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

S. Iqbal Riza Chef de Cabinet

His Excellency Mr. Vladimir Drobnjak Permanent Representative of the Republic of Croatia to the United Nations New York Ltjy— „_.__,t if, ^,, UO DEC 2 4

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LETTER OF CONGRATULATIONS TO BE SENT BY THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON THE APPOEVTMENT OF MR. IVO SANADER AS PRIME MINISTER

Please find attached draft letters of congratulations for the Secretary-General's approval and signature.

"L. Danilo Turk

23 December 2003