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1. “However, women still need considerable support and capacity-building to be effective in today's society, which traditionally has been dominated by men. In conclusion, I would like to assure the Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina's full commitment to close cooperation with the States Members of the United Nations in the comprehensive implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”

   2008-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5916Resumption1 (2008) · source

2. “In addition to the Government's activities, the non-governmental sector is successfully involved in improving the situation regarding the issue. A very good example is that of a project carried out by the non-governmental sector that has established a database of women victims in my country. In spite of society's traditional attitude towards women victims, 3,000 women have already been inscribed on this database, which remains open. Privacy is guaranteed, and all women were granted long-term financial aid. Bosnia and Herzegovina strongly believes that women should be more involved in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, peace negotiations, peacebuilding in post-conflict situations and the promotion of sustainable peace.”

   2008-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5916Resumption1 (2008) · source

3. “Two years ago, the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina adopted a five-year gender action plan incorporating the main provisions of resolution 1325 (2000). Much has been achieved in the area of adopting appropriate legislation on the protection of civilian victims of war. The law now gives women victims the status of civilian victims of war and helps them on their path towards full reintegration into the community, giving them a chance for professional improvement and providing them with monthly allowances and medical and psycho-social assistance. Under the plan, expert teams have been established to engage in analysis, provide legal assistance to victims and conduct workshops on the basis of, among other things, sharing lessons learned.”

   2008-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5916Resumption1 (2008) · source

4. “Speaking from our own experience from the 1990s, Bosnia and Herzegovina strongly condemns all acts of violence against women and girls in armed conflicts and post-conflict situations. From the very beginning, therefore, Bosnia and Herzegovina sponsored and supported General Assembly resolution 62/ 134, entitled "Eliminating rape and other forms of sexual violence in all their manifestations, including in conflict and related situations", which was adopted on 18 December 2007. Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomes the Secretary- General's initiative to launch a multi-year global campaign with the goal of bringing together the United Nations, Governments and civil society to end violence against women.”

   2008-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5916Resumption1 (2008) · source

5. “Generally speaking, we can clearly see from the Secretary-General's reports that the United Nations has supported the systematization and institutionalization of efforts to strengthen action in solving the gender problem; but the work is still far from done. We have to ensure that the provisions of resolution 1325 (2000) are implemented completely and that women can fully participate at all levels of decision-making. We must also strengthen the status of women in all fields. We are very concerned at the fact that systematic sexual violence against women and girls in armed conflicts has been, and still is, used as a war strategy and that it remains a direct threat to international peace and security.”

   2008-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5916Resumption1 (2008) · source

6. “At the outset, let me commend you, Mr. President, for organizing this open debate on such an important issue as women and peace and security. My delegation fully aligns itself with the statement already delivered by the Permanent Representative of Slovenia on behalf of European Union. At the same time, I would like to add some points reflecting our own national activities. Bosnia and Herzegovina recognizes the importance of resolution 1325 (2000) and will continue to work towards its full implementation. We welcome the advances that have been made in this area by the United Nations system and Member States since the historic adoption of the resolution, eight years ago.”

   2008-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5916Resumption1 (2008) · source

7. “Del Ponte, that Bosnia and Herzegovina's cooperation with her Office is now at a generally satisfactory level, as well as her recognition of the important role played by Bosnia and Herzegovina and, in particular, Republika Srpska, in the arrest and transfer to The Hague of General Zdravko Tolimir. Finally, I would like to emphasize once again the strong position and commitment of our highest authorities in support of the work of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, underlining the utmost importance of bringing all indicted war criminals to justice. We would therefore like to call upon this body, and the international community in general, to continue to support the Tribunal until its agenda has been exhausted.”

   2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source

8. “Regarding the case of Radovan Stankovic and his escape from Foca prison three weeks ago, I have to stress, on behalf of the authorities of my country, that all measures have been undertaken to ensure that such an unfortunate event will never happen again. Furthermore, every possible effort is being made, in cooperation with the police of neighbouring Serbia, to trace and find Radovan Stankovic and to bring him back into custody and to investigate and punish those responsible for his escape. I would like to express appreciation and satisfaction concerning the remarks made by the Prosecutor, Ms.”

   2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source

9. “I would like to take this opportunity to stress that the authorities of my country will continue to undertake every possible measure to ensure that all perpetrators of war crimes on the territory of the former Yugoslavia, if found in Bosnia and Herzegovina, will be brought to justice, either before the Tribunal or, with the consent of the ICTY, before our national courts. As is well known, in 2006 Bosnia and Herzegovina completed its judicial framework regarding war crimes as an important part of our national judicial system. The War Crimes Chamber of the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has continued to process the significant number of cases referred by the ICTY, as well as those raised by the Prosecutor of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

   2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source

10. “During the past six months, our authorities at all levels have continued to strengthen logistics in order to trace the remaining fugitives. Numerous activities have been developed on the ground which we believe have further diminished the manoeuvring space of those who may try to help them from our territory. Ultimately, it must be underlined that, to date, international and domestic intelligence has not provided any reliable traces within the borders of Bosnia and Herzegovina that could lead us to the whereabouts of those who remain at large.”

    2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source

11. “As I reiterated at the meeting in December 2006, our authorities at the State and entity levels have undertaken every possible effort to locate and arrest those indicted war criminals who are still at large. Furthermore, additional efforts have been made to strengthen cooperation with the authorities of neighbouring Serbia for the sake of better tracing any possible links and networks responsible for hiding those fugitives. I would like to mention, as the most recent result of all those efforts, the arrest of General Zdravko Tolimir on 31 May 2007 at the border with neighbouring Serbia by our authorities and his immediate transfer to The Hague. Thus, since the arrest of General Vlastimir Djordjevic in Montenegro, the number of indictees that remain at large is now 4 out of a total of 161 indicted by the Tribunal.”

    2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source

12. “At the outset, let me thank the Presidents of the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda, Judge Fausto Pocar and Judge Dennis Byron, as well as Prosecutor Carla Del Ponte and Prosecutor Hassan Bubacar Jallow, for their briefings to the Council. I would like to take this opportunity, of course, to congratulate Judge Dennis Byron on his assumption of his very important post, as well as to pay tribute to Ms. Carla Del Ponte, Prosecutor of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), for her work to date, and to wish her all the best for the future. Once again, I would like to reassure the Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina's strong commitment to fully cooperate with the ICTY.”

    2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source

13. “I am pleased to inform members that the War Crimes Chamber of the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has been processing the significant number of cases referred to it by the ICTY, as well those raised by the Prosecutor of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is noteworthy that the project to extend the recently formed Detention Unit of the War Crimes Chamber is under way. Finally, I would like to express our appreciation to the international community for the assistance provided to train and equip our judicial staff. I would also like to thank the international personnel who are helping our staff to carry out their duties in accordance with the highest judicial standards.”

    2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source

14. “1 would also like to inform the Council that the presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is fully committed to the goals that have been set for the ICTY, discussed this issue at its fourth regular session, held on 13 December 2006, and reached the conclusion that the presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina should continue to fully support the work of the ICTY. The presidency stated that all persons accused of war crimes must be brought to justice. Bosnia and Herzegovina has completed its judicial framework to deal with war crimes. It is an important part of our national judicial system, aimed at ensuring that intermediate- and lower-ranking indictees are tried in accordance with rule 11 bis of the Tribunal.”

    2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source

15. “To date, neither international nor domestic intelligence has provided any traces within the borders of Bosnia and Herzegovina that could lead us to the whereabouts of those whom we are trying to arrest. We will continue to undertake all possible measures to ensure that all perpetrators of war crimes on the territory of the former Yugoslavia, if they are located in Bosnia, are brought before the Tribunal or before our national courts with the Tribunal's consent. That is the only way that the cause ofjustice can be served.”

    2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source

16. “Thus far, the authorities at the State and entity levels have undertaken every possible effort to locate and arrest those indicted war criminals who are still at large. That goal, unfortunately, has not yet been achieved. Our intelligence agencies have carried out many activities to identify and track the networks for harbouring war criminals who might be on our territory. Of course, Bosnia and Herzegovina is prepared to redouble those efforts in the forthcoming period to try to achieve more concrete results. Nevertheless, I would like to remind Council members that, so far, the most wanted indictees have been arrested outside the territory of my country.”

    2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source

17. “Needless to say, that approach is of the utmost importance for the strengthening of our judicial system and is firmly linked to our aspiration to Euro-Atlantic integration. Throughout the post-conflict period, the ICTY has played a prominent role in strengthening the rule of law in our region by investigating and bringing to justice indicted war criminals and by helping and inspiring our national courts to do the same. Furthermore, I have the honour to inform members that my country has just become a member of the Partnership for Peace programme. That achievement should be seen as an additional impetus for Bosnia and Herzegovina to cooperate fully and closely with the ICTY.”

    2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source

18. “At the outset, I would like to thank Judge Fausto Pocar, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), and Ms. Carla del Ponte, Chief Prosecutor of the ICTY, for their comprehensive reports and briefings and for outlining the achievements and challenges that the Tribunal is facing at this stage of its activities. The Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina has studied with due attention the reports submitted by the President of the Tribunal and the Prosecutor. I would like to assure the Security Council that Bosnia and Herzegovina's authorities remain committed to continuing their full cooperation with the ICTY. That was re-emphasized by all representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the post-election context during the recent meeting of the Peace Implementation Council in Brussels.”

    2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source

19. “We will certainly feel much more comfortable once we enter the Partnership for Peace, and we will definitively be at ease once we become full members of NATO. The only remaining condition to fulfil that goal of vital importance is the apprehension of Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic, the two most notorious and highest-ranked indictees. It is only fair to say that Bosnia and Herzegovina does not hold the key for the fulfilment of that condition. Allow me to conclude by quoting the words of Secretary-General Kofi Arman on the occasion of his visit to the ICTY on 3 March 1997: "Impunity cannot be tolerated, and will not be. In an interdependent world, the rule of law must prevail."”

    2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source

20. “Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomes the apprehension of General Ante Gotovina in Spain and his transfer to The Hague. After nearly four years of searching, the Republic of Croatia has shown the difference between procrastination and determination. We awaited that development with anticipation, and we are particularly pleased that the road to Croatia's full European Union membership is now wide open. As you are aware, Mr. President, this year we celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement. The Presidents of our two neighbouring States participated actively in those negotiations and signed the Agreement as guarantors. Even though our relations with them have improved dramatically, our recent history makes us feel uncomfortable, that we are between a rock and a hard place.”

    2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source

21. “The first category, in accordance with rule 11 bis of the Rules of Procedure and Evidence of the ICTY, includes confirmed accusations, and the second category comprises cases in various stages of investigation. In addition, the War Crimes Chamber will prosecute domestic cases of war crimes. At the end of September 2005, under rule 11 bis, the ICTY transferred the first case to the Bosnia and Herzegovina State Court's War Crimes Chamber. This is the first time that the ICTY has given over a case to the jurisdiction of a domestic court in one of the countries of the former Yugoslavia. It was a result of the assessment of the ICTY that the Bosnia and Herzegovina Court could meet the highest international standards of justice in such difficult and sensitive criminal cases.”

    2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source

22. “It also confirms the ability of the War Crimes Chamber to perform its tasks, in spite of difficulties that range from a shortage of funds, to a shortage ofjail space, to the problem of dual citizenship of indictees, which has already been brought to the court's attention. We are sure that the War Crimes Chamber will shortly earn the complete respect of all. We are sure that the proceedings will be conducted with diligence and fairness, and that the best European practices, as well as the technical facilities of the Chamber, will ensure that its work is carried out with maximum effectiveness. The War Crimes Chamber tries two categories of cases.”

    2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source

23. “The War Crimes Chamber of the State Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Special Department of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Prosecutor's Office were opened on 9 March 2005. They are now in a position to accept cases that the Tribunal's Referral Bench decides to give to the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina for further processing. This confirms that Bosnia and Herzegovina has already met its international obligations and has become a full partner with the ICTY. This is the result of coordinated efforts of the Council of Ministers and other relevant institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Office of the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Tribunal and the international community.”

    2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source

24. “Bosnia and Herzegovina reiterates its strong commitment to the principle that all those indicted for war crimes perpetrated on its territory, as well as on the rest of the territory of the former Yugoslavia, have to be brought to justice. Since the beginning of its work in 1993, the Tribunal has charged 161 persons for war crimes committed in the former Yugoslavia. To date, proceedings against 88 persons have been completed. Six indicted persons, all of them at large, are still to be tried before the court closes. I would like to remind the Council that there has been a dramatic increase in the number of indicted persons transferred to the Tribunal - indeed, 24 since the end of last year.”

    2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source

25. “Only then would genuine reconciliation of the Western Balkans be possible, thus opening the road to lasting stability and prosperity of the whole region within the European mainstream. Today, we are here also to assess the progress of Bosnia and Herzegovina in cooperation with the ICTY. Since the Chief Prosecutor's last report, the Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities have undertaken positive steps towards improving cooperation with the ICTY. In the meantime, the number of extraditions of persons accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity has significantly increased. Cooperation by the entities with the ICTY has significantly improved, in particular by the authorities of the Republika Srpska. Access to all requested documentation has been provided, and the War Crimes Chamber has started its work.”

    2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source

26. “Allow me at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your successful presidency of the Council for the month of December 2005. I wish also to express my sincere gratitude to Judge Fausto Pocar, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and to take this opportunity to congratulate him on his appointment to his important position. I also express my sincere gratitude to Judge Erik Mose, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), to Ms. Carla Del Ponte, Chief Prosecutor of the ICTY, and to Mr. Hassan J allow, Prosecutor of ICTR. It is of paramount importance that all indictees be brought to justice in order for the ICTY to successfully complete its work.”

    2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source

27. “Bosnia and Herzegovina stands ready to support the development of good relations between neighbouring and other countries in the region on the basis of sovereignty, mutual respect and non-interference in internal affairs, thereby contributing to the overall stability of the region. Finally, on the eve of the tenth anniversary of the Dayton/Paris Peace Accords, I wish to take this opportunity to thank the entire international community for the enormous support and assistance provided to us during the last decade. It is obvious that without its help and decisive action no significant progress would have been possible.”

    2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source

28. “Even the high trade deficit, which continues to be a long-term threat, is still being offset by remittances from abroad. Moreover, there are some signs that exports during this year rose more robustly than imports. In the last five years, our country has enjoyed significant GDP growth, one of the highest in the region. Furthermore, it is very important to mention that regional cooperation in the Balkans continues to strengthen, with particular emphasis on our good relations with neighbouring countries. Our prospects with the European Union are boosting confidence in peace and prosperity throughout the region.”

    2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source

29. “Economic reforms are also well under way. We will launch the value added tax from January 2006. We expect that measure to have a significant impact on eliminating the grey economy and on increasing the budget. The privatization process must be accelerated as the main generator for overcoming the legacy of the State-controlled economy. Completing privatization and engaging young, educated and skilled professionals capable of improving management is the only long-term solution for economic transition and recovery. On the positive side, it is important to underline that the country has a very low inflation rate, a stable currency, rising foreign currency reserves and a very favourable foreign debt to gross domestic product (GDP) ratio.”

    2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source

30. “The defence reform has virtually been completed, with great efforts having been made by our experts from the Ministry for Defence and representatives of the international community. Agreement has been reached on one of the most sensitive issues, that of police reform. Cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) by the authorities of Republika Srpska has become concrete and fruitful, even though there is more to be done. We have great hope that the last seven indictees will be brought to justice by the end of this year, which will enable the ICTY exit strategy to become effective. Judiciary reform is under way in order to strengthen the rule of law and to build the capacity of courts to take on the most difficult cases, especially those relating to organized crime and corruption.”

    2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source

31. “We consider that particular moment to be the most important in our post-Dayton history. Beginning negotiations with the European Union on a stabilization and association agreement will mark another very important change for Bosnia and Herzegovina, namely, our institutions will have to start taking full responsibility for the future of the country, while the role of the Office of the High Representative will gradually change. With further progress on the ground, we hope that after 2006 the item entitled "The situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina" will no longer be on the Council's agenda. It is not my intention to go into the details set out in the report of the High Representative. Nevertheless, I would like to take this opportunity to mention some of the most remarkable achievements during recent months.”

    2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source

32. “Frankly speaking, even at the fifth anniversary, while discussing the progress we had made, there were not many optimists ready to predict that, just five years later, Bosnia and Herzegovina would be ready to begin negotiations with the European Union on a stabilization and association agreement. The report of the High Representative covers the period from 1 January to 1 July 2005. Therefore, as Lord Ashdown has rightly pointed out, it does not include the most recent development of significant importance that has occurred in the last four and a half months. I am pleased to say that Bosnia and Herzegovina now has succeeded in fulfilling all the conditions required by the European Commission's Feasibility Study. We therefore expect to start negotiations with the European Union on a stabilization and association agreement early next month.”

    2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source

33. “At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I have no doubt whatever that, thanks to your experience, outstanding qualities and competence, the Council's work will continue to be successful. I should also like to thank Lord Paddy Ashdown, High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his comprehensive and eloquent report on the situation in my country. In less than a week we are going to mark the tenth anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement. That will be a perfect opportunity to step back and re- evaluate the progress we have made and the goals we have achieved during the last decade. Indeed, they are tremendous.”

    2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source

34. “Klein for his work in UNMIBH, as well as the members of the Security Council and the international community as a whole for all their sincere efforts made for the sake of lasting peace and prosperity in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region.”

    2000-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4245 (2000) · source

35. “As a representative of the State that benefited greatly from the help of the United Nations, I should like to take this opportunity to express the hope of our people that a final agreement among Member States regarding financial contributions, the regular budget and the scale of assessments of the United Nations will finally be reached. I would like to express my regret that the Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Muhamed Sacirbey, is leaving his post. I have had excellent cooperative relations with him since I came to the Mission of Bosnia and Herzegovina earlier this year. Unfortunately, he was unable to come to the Council today. Finally, I would again like to thank Mr.”

    2000-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4245 (2000) · source

36. “The issues that are crucial for our region are the commitment of all States, respect for internationally recognized borders and the full implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement, written and signed five years ago, as well as of resolution 1244 (1999). We are also sure now that the issue of the succession of the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia will be resolved within a reasonable period oftime, for the benefit of all. I was also very pleased to see Senator Biden, a member of the United States Senate, here in the Security Council today.”

    2000-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4245 (2000) · source

37. “For Bosnia and Herzegovina, the main task is, of course, the creation of a self-sustaining economy, and S/PVAZAS we expect the help of international community experts to continue to contribute to the changes in our economic legislation that we desperately need. Furthermore - and here I feel very strongly - I am pleased to express our appreciation for the very positive and extremely important changes that we have seen in Belgrade in recent weeks. Of course, the changes that took place in Zagreb a year ago are also very welcome. These changes are of paramount importance for Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region as a whole.”

    2000-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4245 (2000) · source

38. “First of all, I would like to thank Mr. Jacques Paul Klein and the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) for the efforts they have made and their commitment to strengthening civil society and lasting peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Five years after Dayton, we have seen tremendous improvements in all aspects of life in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I would especially like to emphasize the huge success in restructuring the local police, as well as the reform of the judicial system, which is on the right track. A significant number of minority returnees have also been registered across the board.”

    2000-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4245 (2000) · source

39. “We appeal to the European States, members of the European Union, to help the whole region to reach European standards, to prepare ourselves for becoming a part of a united Europe, and to encourage all Balkan States to move in that direction. Of course, we are really delighted to hear from you, Mr. President, regarding the initiative for a summit of the European Union and western Balkan leaders, and we appreciate that very much. We see that as a preparation for us to join Europe. At the same time, I would like to thank Mr. Javier Solana. I do not want to miss this opportunity to thank Mr. Carl Bildt, our old friend. We have a great memory of him when he was High Representative of the international community in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source

40. “Even though so many issues in our region have been internationalized, longer-term solutions depend on our people's ability to commit to democratic and free market reforms, and at the same time, the European Union's willingness to recognize us as equal partners. Therefore, we see the long-term, definitive and the only satisfactory solution for the whole region in the full integration into the European Union. That is the only way the full and final reconciliation can be reached and the whole region can become prosperous. After all, the precedent of Western Europe in the post-Second-World-War period, after centuries of nationalist wars, is relevant for the people of our region as well.”

    2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source

41. “We fully support and respect resolution 1244 (1999) in all that it means and expect it to be fully implemented. We expect that the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), with the help of the whole international community, will be able to provide security for all ethnic groups and start the process of reconciliation. Finally, we would like to make several points. After all the things we have experienced in the twentieth century, our thought is that any attempt at changing borders in the Balkans will lead to another war. Internationally recognized borders have to be fully respected by all. Nonetheless, the solutions for long-term stability in our region lie within us - but also within you, the international community, and in particular the European family.”

    2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source

42. “We are watching very carefully the situation in Serbia, the Kosovo crisis which is far from being resolved, and the uncertainties in Montenegro. In that regard, we may express our deep concerns about the non-democratic regime in Belgrade, led by Mr. Milosevic. We see the changes as inevitable and hope they are carried out as soon as possible for the sake of stability in the region as well as for the benefit of the people of Serbia, who deserve a place in modern Europe, and the modern world. At the same time, we strongly support the democratic changes in Montenegro. We see the cooperation with healthy, prominent Serbian figures, working together and redoubling the efforts to democratize the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, as in their and our vital interest. The Kosovo situation is still far from being resolved.”

    2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source

43. “Of course, we are fully aware that much more has to be done to reach the point at which Bosnia and Herzegovina may be proclaimed as a self-sustained State not dependent on foreign assistance. Nevertheless, we are sure that things are moving in the right direction. I would especially like to emphasize how important the help being provided is in regard to the reform of our economic and judiciary system, which we desperately needed to overcome and replace the old, stiff and non-productive former structure. Finally, it is our firm understanding that the Dayton Peace Agreement has no alternative and must be completely implemented. It is not even necessary to mention how interested we are in the situation in the region where we belong, and how the situation and especially the instabilities have a huge negative impact on our country.”

    2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source

44. “Allow me first to express my gratitude for this opportunity to address the Council in the name of the delegation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as for the great interest and concern you are expressing for the situation in our region. We would also like to reiterate our confidence and pleasure in your initiatives and leadership. Before I explain our position and our concerns regarding the situation in the Balkans, let me once again underline what a great benefit we have enjoyed since the Dayton Peace Agreement was signed, due to the joint effort of the whole international community. Because of these commitments, we are now far from where we were just four years ago.”

    2000-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4164Resumption1 (2000) · source