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Drobnjak

lines on the record: 486
first: 1993-04-19
most recent: 2019-07-23
sittings or episodes: 54
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“EU support for reconstruction will be possible in Syria only once a comprehensive, genuine and inclusive political transition, consistent with resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex), is firmly under way. In that respect, I would like to inform the Council that the European Union intends to host a high- level event on Syria during the high-level week of the seventy-fourth session of the General Assembly.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“We support the right of Syrian refugees and internally displaced persons to a safe, voluntary, dignified and sustainable return. We support the assessment of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees that those conditions are not in place yet. For the third consecutive year, the European Union and the United Nations co-chaired the Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region, from 12 to 14 March. Pledges made at the conference have reached a total of â‚¬8.3 billion for 2019 and beyond. Two-thirds of the funds were pledged by the EU and its member States. The Conference was also an occasion to reiterate our firm position on reconstruction.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“The EU will continue to consider further restrictive measures against Syria as long as the repression continues. We will also continue our support and funding for the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and fully back its efforts to identify the perpetrators of chemical attacks in Syria in order to hold them accountable for their crimes. We reiterate our call to have the situation in Syria referred to the appropriate justice mechanisms, including the International Criminal Court. Finally, the EU continues to support the efforts of the Global Coalition to Counter Da'esh. To contribute to the enduring defeat of Da'esh, the EU will continue to respond with stabilization efforts, while promoting inclusive, independent and representative local governance in north-east Syria.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“We will continue to support the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Those Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011 and the assiduous work of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic. The EU strongly condemns the practice of arbitrary detention, the enforced disappearances of civilians and torture in detention, primarily used by the Syrian regime as a form of retaliation and retribution, as well as by terrorist groups. The EU has strengthened its sanctions against the Syrian regime this year by adding business individuals and entities who benefit from supporting the Al-Assad regime, as well as others responsible for chemical attacks.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“The European Union will therefore maintain its strong support for the United Nations-led process in Geneva and continue to support the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria to revive the political process and assist in the establishment of a balanced and inclusive constitutional committee to pave the way for free and fair elections, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015), and to support Syrian civil society, including women and their equitable and meaningful engagement in the political process. We will remain at the forefront of international efforts to promote accountability and justice and to combat impunity as part of any future process of national reconciliation in Syria.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“We continue to call upon Russia and Turkey to restore the ceasefire in Idlib that they agreed on under the Sochi memorandum. The EU stresses again the need to establish an effective and lasting nationwide ceasefire in Syria. There is no way ahead towards sustainable peace but by resuming intra-Syrian negotiations in Geneva and achieving a Syrian-led solution that will lead to a political solution, in line with unanimously adopted resolution 2254 (2015). Only an inclusive political solution can form the basis for national reconciliation and pave the way towards free and fair elections.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Military strikes by Syrian regime forces, supported by Russia, have destroyed internally displaced persons camps, schools and health facilities, which should be the safest spaces. Hundreds of civilians have lost their lives, and more than 330,000 have been displaced, many of them for the second or third time. The continued presence and activities of United Nations-listed terrorist groups in the area contribute to the suffering of civilians and remain of grave concern. Yet, fighting terrorist groups cannot justify violations of international humanitarian law. The EU reminds all parties, in particular the regime and its allies, of their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“The provision of services and food delivery, in particular to the vulnerable population in the Gaza Strip, are now guaranteed over the summer months. We encourage others to also demonstrate their support to the Agency's work to ensure the continuity of its mission and its mandate again this year. Allow me to briefly turn to the situation in Syria. It is the worst crisis of our times - a conflict that has displaced half of the Syrian population, threatened the stability of the entire Middle East and provided fertile grounds for the rise of the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant/Da'esh. The European Union has voiced strong concern over the violence in north-west Syria.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Until a fair, just, agreed and realistic solution to the Palestinian refugee issue, in accordance with international law, is found, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in the Near East (UNRWA), is best placed to provide them with the necessary protection and essential services. The services provided by the Agency contribute to the viability of the two-State solution and to the stability and security of the region. It is vitally important that the Agency receive the financial support that it needs in order to fulfil its mandate. We commend the Agency's efforts to overcome the ongoing financial crisis. We welcome the success of the pledging conference of 25 June that took place under the auspices of the United Nations.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“We therefore continue to urge Palestinian factions to engage in good faith in the reconciliation process. We welcome the renewed efforts of some factions, as facilitated by Egypt only few weeks ago. We again value Egypt's role in this process. A single, legitimate and democratic Palestinian Authority, with full control over the whole Palestinian territory, including Gaza, is critical to fulfilling the national aspiration of the Palestinian people and to achieving a viable Palestinian State. We encourage the prompt setting of a date for the planned Palestinian elections in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“We repeat our call on all parties to take urgent steps leading to a fundamental change in the humanitarian, political, security and economic situation in Gaza, including through an end to the closure policy and a sustained opening of the crossing points, which are important for Gazans' daily lives. We welcome the fact that, according to recent reports, Israel has eased entry restrictions on certain materials. We welcome such efforts and encourage further steps in that regard and commend the efforts of Egypt, Qatar and the United Nations Special Coordinator to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The lack of intra-Palestinian reconciliation is one of the significant obstacles to peace and to the realization of the two-State solution.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“The situation in Gaza remains dire and continues to fuel extremism and radicalization and to foster instability. Notwithstanding the ceasefire arrangements, the EU is deeply alarmed by the sharp escalation of violence and the loss of human lives in recent months, resulting in a high number of Palestinians, including children being killed and injured. We strongly condemn the repeated firing of rockets by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad from Gaza into civilian areas in Israel, and call upon the Palestinian factions in Gaza to refrain from any acts of violence. The EU continues to be concerned by Israel's use of force against demonstrators, and expects the Israeli authorities to respect the principles of necessity and proportionality, while acknowledging Israel's legitimate right to safeguard the security of the Israeli people.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“In our view, accepting the transfers on a provisional basis would not constitute a legal or political endorsement of the Israeli decision. Continuous revenues would also ensure that the ongoing work to build the capacity of a future Palestinian State is not interrupted - an objective which the EU regards as important for the two-State solution. The EU continues to oppose all forms of terror and firmly rejects and condemns any incitement to Violence and hatred, which are fundamentally incompatible with advancing a peaceful two-State solution. We expect both the Palestinian and the Israeli authorities to take steps against violence. We are extremely concerned by the increased settler Violence, and we call upon Israel to take actions in that regard.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“We remain strongly opposed to such demolitions; confiscations, including of EU-funded projects; and forced transfers and evictions, as well as other actions taken in the context of Israel's settlement policy. A further immediate concern relates to the financial crisis facing the Palestinian Authority. We expect the economic and fiscal agreements between Israel and the Palestinian Authority to be implemented in full. Meanwhile, we call on the Palestinian Authority to accept the tax transfers on a provisional basis, bearing in mind the fact that the delivery of health care, education and security to millions of ordinary Palestinians, which is indispensable for the full enjoyment of their human rights, remains in the interest of all sides.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Israeli authorities proceeded yesterdaywith the demolition of 10 Palestinian buildings, containing some 70 apartments, in Wadi Al-Hummus in occupied East Jerusalem. The majority of the buildings are located in Area A and Area B of the West Bank, where, according to the Oslo Accords, all civil issues are under the jurisdiction of the Palestinian Authority. The spokesperson for European Union Foreign Affairs and Security Policy called the Israeli authorities to immediately halt those ongoing demolitions, which are illegal under international law. Such developments mark a clear change in the current characteristics and demographic make-up of Jerusalem. Furthermore, we also remain very attentive to the developments in the Bedouin village of Khan Al-Ahmar.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“All Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, are illegal under international law and figure among the significant obstacles to peace and development that erode the viability of the two-State solution and prospects for lasting peace, as reaffirmed by resolution 2334 (2016). We also underline that any form of unilateral annexation, in particular de jure annexation of already existing settlements, would represent a further breach of international law and further undermines the political solution based on the agreed international parameters. The demolition and seizure of Palestinian-owned structures have significantly increased in recent months, notably in East Jerusalem. Evictions there have also taken place again, such as in Sheikh Jarrah and, most recently, in Silwan.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“However, the main obstacle to development in the occupied Palestinian territory is the lack of a political solution to the conflict. We are convinced that genuine and sustainable economic development must accompany but cannot substitute for a political solution that, among other things, brings an end to the occupation and takes into account the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian and the Israeli peoples alike. One area of serious ongoing concern is that of continuous Israeli settlement construction, including recent announcements of a number of new projects around Jerusalem's Old City. Our position on settlement policy is clear and remains unchanged.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“We are ready to work with the United States and the other Quartet partners, as well as our partners in the region, with the objective of ensuring that the implementation of economic projects will improve the situation on the ground and contribute to the two-State solution. The EU and its member States have long been reliable economic and development partners to the Palestinian Authority and other partners in the region. The EU, together with Norway, will continue to use the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of International Assistance to Palestinians as a relevant framework, not least because it is one of the rare international forums with the participation of both the Israeli Government and the Palestinian Authority.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Ultimately, we want to see the State of Israel and a sovereign, independent, democratic, contiguous and viable State of Palestine living side by side in peace and security. That position is based on respect for international law. It is in the interests of the parties themselves, not least because it guarantees a democratic future for Palestinians and Israelis alike. It is also in the interests of the broader region and in the European Union's own interests. Last month, the United States published a set of economic proposals, entitled "Peace to Prosperity", and subsequently presented them at a workshop convened in Manama, together with the Kingdom of Bahrain. We take note of the acknowledgement by the United States that the vision outlined in Manama would be embedded in a political plan.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“They also request security arrangements that, for Palestinians, respect their sovereignty and show that the occupation is over and, for Israelis, protect their security, prevent the resurgence of terrorism and deal effectively with security threats, including new threats in the region. They call for a just, fair, agreed and realistic solution to the refugee question, and they underline the need to fulfil the aspirations of both parties with regard to Jerusalem, for which a way must be found to resolve its status as the future capital of both States. We emphasize that direct negotiations are an important way forward to resolve all permanent-status issues. The EU will recognize changes to the pre-1967 borders, including with regard to Jerusalem, only when agreed by the parties.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“The position of the European Union (EU) remains unchanged, based on international law and relevant Security Council resolutions and centred on our firm commitment to a just and comprehensive resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-State solution. Our goal is to fulfil the legitimate aspirations of both parties, including Israeli and Palestinian security needs and Palestinian aspirations for statehood and sovereignty. The parameters for the resolution to the conflict are well known and recognized internationally and the EU's position in that regard has been set out in detail on numerous occasions, such as in the Council of the European Union's conclusions of July 2014. They include the need to reach an agreement on the borders of the two States, based on the June 1967 lines, with equivalent land swaps.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Significant obstacles include the lack of trust between Israelis and Palestinians; Israel's continued occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem; the ongoing illegal expansion of settlements; the constant threat of violence against civilians; the incitement of hatred and violence; the lack of progress towards intra-Palestinian reconciliation; and the severe financial crisis faced by the Palestinian Authority. Those developments are occurring against a wider political backdrop, including at the regional level, that threatens the viability of the two-State solution.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The absence of any improvement in the situation on the ground over the past three months has further impeded prospects for peace.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, Croatia stands ready to render its full support and assistance. A bilateral agreement on European partnership is not only a token of political support from Croatia, but also provides a substantial framework for technical work and expertise. We extend our full support to Bosnia and Herzegovina and hope it finds internal strength and wisdom in overcoming internal hurdles so that it can proceed more efficiently and firmly on the European integration trajectory and spare no effort in fully developing its vast yet untapped potential.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“In that sense, the year 2019 does not have to be a part of the negative cycle; on the contrary, it provides an opportunity for the country to enhance its functionality for years to come. The functionality of Bosnia and Herzegovina remains one of the most important issues in its European and Euro- Atlantic integration. Bosnia and Herzegovina deserves a secure and prosperous future and can rely on Croatia's continuous and staunch support. Our goal is to see Bosnia and Herzegovina fully entrenched on its European path. That is the best catalyst for addressing the internal outstanding issues and providing a safeguard to ensure further democratization and reforms. Strengthening institutions and ensuring the freedom of media and an independent, impartial and efficient judiciary are of the essence.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“We stress, once again, that the urgent adoption of electoral reform, following the rulings by the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Ljubie case and in the case of the city of Mostar, is necessary and of paramount importance for the stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ensuring equality through the proportionate and legitimate representation of the constituent peoples at all levels of Government is essential for preserving the stability of the country. The time to act is now; delays will only deepen the problem. Next year, municipal elections are scheduled to be held in Bosnia and Herzegovina. All necessary improvements of the electoral process must be accomplished before that. We truly hope that the people of Mostar will be in a position to go to the polls and stand in the elections.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“We cannot pretend that nothing happened and a solution should be actively sought. In this very Chamber, we have already expressed on an earlier occasion our deep concern regarding that adverse development and its important political ramifications. It is therefore of key importance to embark on the election law reform without any delay in order to avoid similar situations in the future. Not doing so or failing to take action would be much too damaging for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Consensus should actively be sought among all three constituent peoples in that regard.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“The elections of last autumn were held in a very complex political environment. Not only was the election campaign rather heated and divisive but the legal loopholes and inconsistencies with the country's Constitution, which were not fixed in time for the elections, created legal uncertainties and once again opened the door to electoral engineering. We consider that ignoring the aim and spirit of the Dayton Peace Accords remains counterproductive and dangerous and we hope that a legal solution will be found in the future with a view to ensuring the legitimate representation of the political representatives of all three constituent peoples in the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As one of the constituent peoples, Croats feel that such electoral engineering has deprived them of their legitimate representative in the Presidency.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“Bosnia and Herzegovina must prove that it knows how to and that it is able to organize its political life effectively and that it will, in a spirit ofcompromise, build the consensus of all political stakeholders in Bosnia and Herzegovina. That is particularly important for a country aspiring to one day become a credible member of the European Union. The European path and the reasonable expectations of the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina to benefit from much-needed reforms and advance towards European Union integration must not be held hostage to partisan politics and politicizing. In that sense, we echo the European Union's position that urges all political leaders to assume their responsibilities and proceed without further delay to the formation of Governments.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“A stable, peaceful and prosperous Bosnia and Herzegovina, which moves ahead with determination on its European path and in which full institutional equality among its three constituent peoples and all its citizens is guaranteed, should play an invaluable role in upholding the stability of South-East Europe and contributing to the stability of the European Union as a whole. At previous Council meetings on that matter, Croatia cautioned that political impasse and divisive rhetoric pose the risk of derailing Bosnia and Herzegovina from the path towards much-needed reforms and undermine the very functionality and stability of the country. The responsibility remains with the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to take ownership of political reforms.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“Among the main reasons why Croatia has attached the utmost importance to Bosnia and Herzegovina and will continue to do so is that Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina are one of the three constituent peoples and that Croatia, as a signatory to the Dayton-Paris Accords, has a special responsibility towards them and their country, Bosnia and Herzegovina. For all those reasons, Croatia ascribes the greatest importance to the territorial integrity, stability and functionality of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The prosperity and well-being of Bosnia and Herzegovina is therefore of strategic significance for Croatia. For today's discussion, I wish to focus on three major points: stability and functionality, equality and electoral reform, and European integration.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“I would like to start by joining other speakers in welcoming High Representative Valentin Inzko. I would also like to thank him for his briefing today and his comprehensive report (S/2019/364, annex). Croatia aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union (EU) and I would like to add several remarks in my national capacity. Croatia never misses the opportunity to participate in debates on Bosnia and Herzegovina in this Chamber, which is a sign of the respect and importance that we attach to our neighbour. It cannotbe overstated- Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina are neighbouring and friendly countries, sharing more than 1,000 kilometres of border. Croatia is Bosnia and Herzegovina's first, and still its only, EU neighbour and is one of its top trade and investing partners.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“We welcome the role of the Mechanism in supporting the search for missing persons, and in this regard we note the cooperation established between the Office of the Prosecutor and the International Committee of the Red Cross following their recent signature of a memorandum of understanding. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate, as I have on many occasion before, that Croatia remains firmly committed to development of good relations and cooperation with neighbouring States, and we strongly support their aspirations towards the European Union, based on strict and full compliance with the membership conditions.”
2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source
“That revisionism goes hand in hand with the glorification of war criminals and the crimes committed. All of this evokes the traumas of the past and has destructive effects on the stability of the region. The issue of missing persons remains at the top of our agenda, with many cases remaining unsolved. Cooperation among States of the region is a necessary precondition for the successful completion of the process of clarifying the fate of missing persons and providing relief to their families. Certain small steps forward have been made, but much more needs to be done, and there is not one justified reason to delay the identification of a thorough solution to this problem. Serbia still shows no readiness to open its archives, which would be a crucial step forward.”
2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source
“Cooperation with the Mechanism, as previously with the ICTY, as well as regional cooperation among the States concerned pertaining to war crimes issues, have no alternative. Croatia also attaches great importance to continued constructive cooperation with other States of the region. Nonetheless, it has to be emphasized that meaningful regional cooperation is not a one-way street. It requires trust among the States concerned and goes hand in hand with the willingness and sincere commitment of all States to prosecute war crimes, without any double standards or exemptions in relation to their nationals or members of certain national groups. We are deeply concerned over the spreading practice of denial of past wrongdoings throughout the region.”
2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source
“The Mechanism's functions are clearly defined and include the tracking and prosecution of remaining fugitives, appeals proceedings, review proceedings, retrials, trials for contempt and false testimony, monitoring cases referred to national jurisdictions, the protection of victims and witnesses, the supervision of the enforcement of sentences, assistance to national jurisdictions upon request, and the preservation and management of archives. These are important tasks and Croatia extends all its support to Mechanism's efforts to meet them in full. At the same time, we expect the Prosecutor, in fulfilling his functions, to focus squarely on cases and tasks assigned to him by the Mechanism's agenda and mandate.”
2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source
“They are of the utmost importance to the legacy of accountability for aggression against Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina in the last decade of twentieth century. We expect all ofthem to be completed within a reasonable period of time, without any delays. When it comes to the efficiency and time management of proceedings, the work of ICTY, which closed its doors a year ago, is not the best case to follow. The Residual Mechanism must draw the necessary lessons from the ICTY's shortcomings and ensure the steady and unimpeded progress of all its proceedings.”
2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source
“A significant number of Victims and their families still have not received long-awaited justice, and we hope that the work of the Mechanism will contribute to that. It is therefore important to avoid any delays or setbacks in the implementation of the Mechanism's mandate. Croatia has not hesitated to do its part in ensuring accountability. Many trials have been completed to date and some are still ongoing. However, there are war crimes cases that have not been fully investigated or prosecuted yet. We owe it to the victims of those atrocities to leave no judicial stone unturned. Croatia thus continues to investigate and prosecute war crimes committed in its territory since 1991 onwards. At the same time, Croatia continues to pay great attention to the remaining cases before the Mechanism.”
2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source
“I welcome the honourable President of the International Residual Mechanism of the Criminal Tribunals, Judge Theodor Meron, as well as its Prosecutor, Mr. Serge Brammertz, and I thank them for today's briefings on the work of the Mechanism. At the outset, let me express our gratitude to and praise for Judge Meron for all he has accomplished as President of the Mechanism, and prior to that at the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY). I would also like to congratulate Judge Carmel Agius on his appointment as President of the Mechanism as of 19 January 2019 and wish him every success in his future endeavours. Croatia fully supports the Mechanism in its mission to bring to justice the most prominent perpetrators of the horrible crimes committed during the 19905 in the territory of the former Yugoslavia.”
2018-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8416 (2018) · source
“A sovereign, peaceful, stable and prosperous Bosnia and Herzegovina - a multiethnic country of three equal constituent peoples and all citizens - was, is and should remain our strategic goal. The meeting rose at noon.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“Croatia strongly encourages the three new members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina to work in the interests of their country, with particular sensitivity for the constituent peoples they represent, but also to rise above entity-focused and nationalist politics and reach out to all citizens. We expect the Presidency and the new Governments to uphold the common principles of the rule of law, respect for diversity and the commitment to lasting reconciliation, in a true European spirit. Finally, as the strongest supporter and advocate of Bosnia and Herzegovina's stability, prosperity and territorial integrity, Croatia advocates, and will continue to do so, for a strong and permanent focus on Bosnia and Herzegovina at the European and international levels, this Chamber included.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“We encourage our friend and neighbour to proceed without delay with the reforms in many fields, including the judiciary, the fight against corruption, economic reforms, efficient border management, as well as the fight against political radicalism and elements of religious extremism. Advancement in those processes is not only the best investment in the country's future, but also a way to help it overcome difficult burdens of the past. Taking into account the political and security situation on the ground and the importance of maintaining a safe and secure environment, Croatia voices its support for the European Union's Operation Althea and the mandate entrusted to it by the Council.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“Its future depends on the ability of three constituent peoples to embark together on a progressive and modern platform that embraces the highest democratic standards of legitimate political representation and to work together towards the country's institutional stability. That institutional stability is crucial for Bosnia and Herzegovina to meet in full its obligations arising from the European integration process. Croatia has always been ready to assist Bosnia and Herzegovina in improving its institutional and administrative capacity and fulfilling all the requirements on the path towards integration into the European Union.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“In that respect, finding a domestic solution to enable the formation of the Federation House of Peoples and other political institutions dependent upon its formation, as required by Bosnia and Herzegovina Constitutional Court rulings, is of the utmost importance. Other election-related issues, including provisions for holding local elections in Mostar and the Bosnia and Herzegovina presidency, should also be immediately addressed. As the strongest supporter and advocate of Bosnia and Herzegovina's stability, prosperity and territorial integrity, Croatia will continue to support Bosnia and Herzegovina as a sovereign and united country, at the European and international levels.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“The refusal to implement the decision of the Constitutional Court on the reform of the election law jeopardizes the stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina, leaving open space for further political manipulations. It cannot be overstated: the principle of the equality of Bosniaks, Croats and Serbs represents the very foundation on which Bosnia and Herzegovina is built. We now expect that all political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina will assume their responsibilities and engage in the formation of the parliaments and Governments at all levels, by working constructively together, in the interests of the constituent peoples and all citizens of their country.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“Croatia fully respects the constitutional framework of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a federal State in which the three constituent peoples, along with the others and all citizens, should be equal at all political and administrative levels. The pending reform of the election law and all further institutional reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina should respect that fact. It is of key importance to embark on reform of the election law without delay in order to avoid possible similar electoral engineering in the future. By the same token, the latest election results need to be implemented in line with the Constitutional Court decision on legitimate and proportional representation, whether that is done based on an ad hoc solution or a permanent solution.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“Croatia has continuously pointed out, including through our statements in this very Chamber, the complexity of the political and legal fabric in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which requires constant attention and carefully designed solutions. Regrettably, it seems that on too many occasions there has not been enough understanding and willingness to appropriately address the crucial problems of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As we emphasized in our statement in May, the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina confirmed that the legitimate and proportional representation ofthree constituent peoples at all levels is the overarching principle enshrined in the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“Contrary to the Bosnia and Herzegovina Constitution and democratic standards, Croats were deprived of the opportunity to elect their member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. That runs contrary to the Dayton Peace Agreement. It will not contribute to overcoming the legacy of the past or to the better functioning of the country, and neither will it strengthen the democratic standards and respect for the rights of all citizens. Quite to the contrary, that misuse of the election process has the potential to further burden relations among peoples and lead to the loss of trust among ordinary citizens in democratic institutions. Nothing could jeopardize the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina more than creating such misbalances among constituent peoples.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“At the previous Council meeting on this matter in May, Croatia cautioned that the period ahead of us would be of key importance for the future development of Bosnia and Herzegovina (see S/PV.8248). On 7 October, general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina were held in an overall orderly manner and without major incident. We note that the elections were assessed as genuinely competitive by international observers. However, we have witnessed that in those elections the fundamental principle of the full equality of three constituent peoples was not respected. Once again, in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a more numerous constituent people chose the representative of the smaller one.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“As the only European Union member State neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina, and one of its main trade and investment partners, as well as a signatory of the Dayton Peace Agreement, Croatia has a special responsibility and interest in the overall well-being and stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina are therefore one of Croatia's foreign-policy priorities. Croatia would like to see Bosnia and Herzegovina as a member of the European Union and NATO and as a country where genuine institutional and political equality among three constituent peoples - Bosniaks, Croats and Serbs - and all citizens is not only guaranteed on paper but implemented in practice as well.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source