Relations with Yugoslavia Will Be Excellent, Says FM Rupel

Ljubljana, 19 May - Slovene Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel spoke on Slovenia's current foreign affairs for Saturday's issue of the Maribor-based daily Vecer. Rupel revealed his expectations about EU enlargement and Slovenia's accession to NATO, the country's relations with Croatia, the FRY, as well as those with Italy and Austria. As regards long-term relations with Yugoslavia, Rupel believes that they will be better than those with any other country in the region.