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U.S. Ambassador Bradtke Visits Split and Drnis

EMBASSY OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Public Affairs Section
Zagreb, Croatia

U.S. AMBASSADOR BRADTKE VISITS SPLIT AND DRNIS

Zagreb, May 16, 2007 -- U.S. Ambassador to Croatia, Robert A. Bradtke, will visit the City of Drnis on May 17, 2007. During his visit, Ambassador Bradtke will meet with Mayor of Drnis, Ante Dzelalija and discuss the impact of the $4.5 million in U.S. assistance to this area since 2000. During his visit, he will also visit the IPAK dairy factory and the Krka National Park.

On May 18, 2007, Ambassador Bradtke will visit the City of Split and meet with County Prefect, Ante Sanader and Mayor of Split, Zvonimir Puljic to discuss with the region's leaders the impact of the $2.2 million in U.S assistance to the region over the last five years. During his visit, he will also meet representatives of agriculture cooperative Marina.

For additional information, please contact Ms. Anja Picelj-Kosak at the U.S. Embassy's Public Affairs Office, phone (01) 661-2284, cell 091-661-2284, or e-mail: picelja@state.gov