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Vukasinovic

lines on the record: 39
first: 2011-06-21
most recent: 2018-05-08
sittings or episodes: 5
sources: un-security-council

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“We wish the new Commander of the European Union Force, Major General Martin Dorfer, every success in further strengthening cooperation with the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to contribute to international peace and security by providing its military and police personnel to United Nations peacekeeping missions. Presently, we have 42 personnel serving in United Nations peacekeeping missions worldwide. Finally, we would like to express the readiness of Bosnia and Herzegovina's authorities to continue their work in securing a better and prosperous future for its citizens. At the same time, we would also like to express gratitude to our international partners for supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina on that path.”
2018-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8248 (2018) · source
“The document has specified the Bosnia and Herzegovina policy in the area ofmigration and asylum in accordance with the highest European and international standards. Bosnia and Herzegovina has in place a migration coordination body led by the Ministry of Security, which has been closely reviewing the evolving context of the refugee and migrant situation in the country and planning further action in coordination with the Council of Ministers. The European Union-led Operation Althea has been present in Bosnia and Herzegovina for many years. It is important to emphasize that Bosnia and Herzegovina has had respectable and fruitful cooperation with Operation Althea, particularly in the capacity- building and training of the armed forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2018-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8248 (2018) · source
“The international migrant crisis continues to pose a substantial challenge to the States of the region and their economies. During the second half of 2017, Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced a significant increase in refugees and migrants, most of whom crossed the border in an irregular manner. Arrivals have continued this year, which temporarily exceeded Bosnia and Herzegovina's accommodation capacity in January. In that context, Bosnia and Herzegovina's authorities have undertaken a set of comprehensive measures, including in the humanitarian and security areas. Bosnia and Herzegovina is implementing its strategy in the area of migration and asylum, along with its plan of action for the period of 2016-2020.”
2018-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8248 (2018) · source
“With regard to the economic situation, it is always important to stress that Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy, like others in the region, has been affected by global economic fluctuations. However, we are making progress in establishing a functioning market economy and furthering our economic growth. Economic growth has been at 2.5 per cent on average annually over the past five years. The number of registered unemployed persons in 2017 dropped by 6.9 per cent, as compared to a decline of 3.9 per cent in 2016. Nevertheless, the youth unemployment rate is still over 50 per cent. Job creation for youth and the creation of a legal framework to improve the business environment will remain priorities in the economic reform programme in the upcoming period.”
2018-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8248 (2018) · source
“The action plan to address Bosnia and Herzegovina's deficiencies in anti-money-laundering regulations has been implemented, and, in February, Bosnia and Herzegovina was removed from the Financial Action Task Force's list of high-risk third countries with structural deficiencies in anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist financing. With regard to processing war crimes before domestic courts, we would like to reiterate that fighting impunity is vital for Bosnia and Herzegovina as a complex and multinational State. In that context, implementing the national strategy for processing war crimes, regardless of the national or religious origin of perpetrators and victims, is essential for reconciliation and long-term stability.”
2018-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8248 (2018) · source
“The judicial institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina continue to prosecute individuals involved in fighting on behalf of terrorist organizations, as well as those facilitating the recruitment of terrorist fighters. It is important to emphasize that the strategy, together with security measures, includes preventive activities for deradicalization undertaken by national stakeholders, such as religious communities, educational institutions, civil society organizations and the media. Moreover, during the reporting period, Bosnia and Herzegovina's rule of law and security institutions made progress in combating organized crime, human trafficking, drugs, corruption and money laundering.”
2018-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8248 (2018) · source
“The Western Balkans Cooperation, within the framework of the Berlin process, remains a crucial driver for the integration of the region into the European Union, as well as for cooperation and stability within the region of the Western Balkans. We look forward to actively participating in the upcoming summit, which is expected to be held in London in July. Bosnia and Herzegovina has intensified its efforts in strengthening the rule of law in the following key areas. During the reporting period, Bosnia and Herzegovina continued to fulfil its international obligations with regard to countering terrorism and violent extremism. The framework action plan and the strategy for prevention and combating terrorism for the period from 2015 to 2020 is being implemented.”
2018-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8248 (2018) · source
“The countries of the Western Balkans continue to hold regular meetings at the highest levels that are generating a positive political atmosphere. A recent significant meeting took place on the 6 March, when members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina hosted a successful trilateral meeting with President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovie of Croatia and President Aleksandar Vueie of Serbia. We recognize the Government of Bulgaria, which holds the presidency of the Council of European Union for the period from January to June of this year, for organizing the summit of the EU and Western Balkans leaders to be held in Sofia next week. That will be the first summit of the EU and Western Balkans leaders since the one held in Thessaloniki in 2003. Bosnia and Herzegovina will actively participate in the summit in Sofia.”
2018-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8248 (2018) · source
“We thankthe European Union and its States members for their strong support for Bosnia and Herzegovina's European path. For its part, Bosnia and Herzegovina will continue to work towards improvement in all areas, including reforms, strengthening the rule of law and good governance, thereby emphasizing the unwavering commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina's membership in the European Union. One of the main priorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina's foreign policy is the advancement of friendly and constructive cooperation among the countries of the region on issues of mutual interest. That is why Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to pay special attention to strengthening cooperation with countries in the region.”
2018-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8248 (2018) · source
“As a result of continued and synchronized efforts at all levels to finalize the answers to a comprehensive questionnaire of the European Commission, the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina provided the answers to more than 3,000 questions, relating to the compatibility of the country's economic, legal and social systems with EU standards, to the European Commission's President, Jean-Claude Juncker, on 28 February, thereby reflecting its readiness to join the European Union. We look forward to receiving the opinion of the European Commission based on the answers to the questionnaire, which we hope will be forthcoming soon. Pending the results of the Commission's analysis of Bosnia and Herzegovina's readiness for accession to the EU, we will continue the implementation of the Stabilization and Association Agreement.”
2018-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8248 (2018) · source
“At the outset, let me congratulate you, Madam, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May and wish you and your delegation every success. We welcome Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina, and have taken note of his fifty-third report (S/2018/4l6, annex) on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, covering the period from 22 October 2017 to 21 April 2018. Bosnia and Herzegovina further intensified its efforts during the reporting period in the implementation of the reform agenda and continued dynamic work in implementing the socioeconomic reforms necessary for integration into the European Union (EU).”
2018-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8248 (2018) · source
“Processing war crimes, regardless of the national or religious origin of the perpetrators and victims, is of crucial importance to achieving our goal of building a peaceful and prosperous Bosnia and Herzegovina integrated into the European Union.”
2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source
“We believe that consistent cooperation among the Prosecutor's offices and the relevant authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Croatia, in accordance with the principles of international justice and rule of law, is crucial to investigating and prosecuting pending war crimes. The promotion of stronger and more coordinated regional cooperation therefore remains our priority, as a matter of principle, dedication to justice and reonciliation in our region. Finally, the fight against impunity is a crucial precondition for sustainable peace, reconciliation and the rule of law. And it does not end with 2017.”
2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source
“The national war crimes strategy plays a crucial role in enhancing public trust in judicial institutions, and above all in the promotion of reconciliation. Its consistent implementation will continue to improve the consistency of juridical practices throughout the entire country at all levels. The implementation of the strategy is a complex process in which many institutions at all levels of authority in Bosnia and Herzegovina participate. Despite numerous challenges, important results have been achieved. This is reflected in a steady increase in the efficiency in prosecutions of war crimes cases and some progress in resolving outstanding Category II cases, as well as in issuing important indictments.”
2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source
“We welcome the support of the European Union for the implementation of the strategy, and the support of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), principally in connection with witness-protection activities and the appropriate assistance and support to victims.We are further pleased that the European Union has agreed to extend the joint European Union/ICTY training project for national prosecutors and young professionals from the former Yugoslavia, as it has played a very important role in building the capacities of the national justice sector for the past eight years and the efficient transition from the ICTY to national war crimes prosecutions.”
2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source
“In addition to cooperating with the ICTY, Bosnia and Herzegovina remains committed to improving the efficiency of domestic war crimes proceedings, bearing in mind that only an independent judiciary, as a basic pillar of democratic institutions, is able to render justice in an impartial way. In that regard, Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to further strengthen its national judicial system at all levels in order to bring to justice all those responsible for war crimes. The justice sector reform strategy adopted for the period 2014- 2018 remains crucial to the long-term reinforcement of the rule of law and the further consolidation of the judicial system, including measures to improve judicial independence and efficiency.”
2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source
“We welcome the continued activities carried out by the Residual Mechanism in the reporting period as it increasingly assumes its designated responsibilities. We hope that the Mechanism will draw and build upon the best practices of the ICTY and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and fulfil all conditions necessary for the successful completion of its mandate, with continued support from the international community. Throughout the years, the cooperation of Bosnia and Herzegovina with the ICTY has been steadfast and full, as evidenced by the statistics of the Tribunal. In the same vein, we remain committed to contributing actively to the Tribunal's efforts to accomplish its mission, and we will continue in the same manner with the Mechanism.”
2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source
“I would like to thank the leadership of both the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals for their reports (see S/2017/436 and S/2017/434) and today's detailed briefings on the progress of work of their respective institutions. We note the continued progress and steady work of the ICTY as it approaches the end of its mandate and forecasted closure at the end of this year. We also understand that certain circumstances continue to impede the work of the ICTY, but we hope that the Tribunal will finish its work in an efficient manner within the anticipated time frame in line with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council.”
2017-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7960 (2017) · source
“But our work in fighting impunity does not stop there; we must reconfirm our strongest commitment to accountability and the advancement of justice, and deliver on that commitment without selectivity or hesitation. That is the best possible tribute to the groundbreaking achievements of those two institutions. The meeting rose at] p.m.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“As noted by the ICTY Prosecutor, regional cooperation has significantly advanced over the past decade through the dedicated efforts of judicial officials, but more political will and support is now needed to make accountability a regional issue and advance solutions to current challenges. Bosnia and Herzegovina remains committed to the promotion of stronger and more coordinated regional cooperation, and the best possible continuation of the work of the Tribunal and preservation of its legacy. In our joint efforts in delivering justice for numerous victims of our region lies the true strength of reconciliation. The successful completion of the Tribunals' mandates will mark the end of one historic chapter, changing the landscape of international criminal justice forever.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“We welcome the support of the European Union in the implementation of the strategy and the support of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the United Nations Development Programme, particularly in connection with witness protection activities and providing appropriate assistance and support to victims. In September 2015, the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina adopted ajustice sector reform strategy for the period 2014 to 2018. The strategy will contribute to the long-term reinforcement of the rule of law and further consolidate the judicial system, including measures to improve judicial independence and efficiency.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“During the reporting period, efficiency in war crimes cases prosecutions at all levels steadily increased and, as noted in the Prosecutor's assessments, further progress has been made by the Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina in resolving outstanding category 2 cases and in issuing important indictments. However, as of 1 January there are 335 cases pending in the Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The implementation of the national war crimes strategy has also played an important role in post- conflict reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“We remain committed to strengthening the national justice system at all levels in order to bring to justice persons responsible for atrocity crimes. Our national war crimes strategy has improved the consistency of judicial practices throughout the entire country at all levels, thereby ensuring the protection and support of victims and witnesses. The implementation of a national strategy for processing war crimes, regardless of the national or religious origin of the perpetrators and victims, is of crucial importance to a complex, multinational State.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“We acknowledge the judges' efforts in identifying further measures to expedite the pending cases, as well as overall efforts to ensure the smooth transfer of functions to the Residual Mechanism in accordance with resolution 1966 (2010). Bosnia and Herzegovina remains dedicated to the fight against impunity. Our full and steady cooperation with the ICTY throughout the years reflects that dedication and will continue with the Mechanism. We are pleased to see that the Mechanism is in full command of its designated operations. We trust that it will continue to effectively carry out its work. Fighting impunity at the domestic level is a prerequisite for achieving national reconciliation and long-term stability in a country and the region. The completion of the ICTY mandate does not mean the end of the fight against impunity in my country.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“They stood at the forefront of the fight against impunity, bringing to justice many of those responsible for serious crimes against humanity and playing a crucial role in promoting the rule of law at both the international and national levels. Their legacy is important for the future of international criminal justice. With the Mechanism having taken over all of the remaining functions of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda as of 1 January, and a date foreseen for the closure of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslvia (ICTY) now in 2017, we are mindful that the important work of the ICTY is yet to be completed. We encourage the Tribunal to complete its work expeditiously by the targeted date.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“We also thank the leadership of the ICTY and the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals for their respective reports and today's detailed briefing on the progress of legal proceedings, completion strategy implementation and the transfer of the Tribunal's functions to the Mechanism. We also take note of the report (S/2016/441) of the Office of Internal Oversight Services and the observations and recommendations contained therein. The achievements of the International Criminal Tribunals have been an invaluable contribution to the development of international criminal law and justice in the past two decades.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“We underline the importance of justice for achieving true reconciliation, as well as political stability and socioeconomic development within the country and in the whole region.”
2015-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7574 (2015) · source
“Bosnia and Herzegovina remains committed to promoting regional cooperation, which plays a key role in rebuilding trust in the region. A good step in that direction would be the conclusion of the cooperation protocols in the prosecution of war crimes between the Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Prosecutors' Offices of neighbouring countries. Intensified regional cooperation in the prosecution of war crimes enables more efficient work on cases that involve suspects, victims or evidence located in two or more countries. Finally, I would like to underline that the legacy of both Tribunals should serve as a constant reminder in the fight against impunity, both now and for future generations. Bosnia and Herzegovina is dedicated to the fight against impunity.”
2015-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7574 (2015) · source
“We welcome the support of the European Union in the implementation of the strategy and the support of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the United Nations Development Programme, particularly in connection with witness protection activities and the appropriate assistance and support to victims. In September, the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina adopted a justice sector reform strategy for the period from 2014 to 2018. The strategy will contribute to the long-term reinforcement of the rule of law. It will further consolidate the judicial system, including measures to improve judicial independence and efficiency. Furthermore, the strategy will support the effective implementation of the National War Crimes Strategy.”
2015-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7574 (2015) · source
“A centralized database of war crimes cases has been established by the Prosecutor's Office at the state level. The Prosecutor's Offices in Bosnia and Herzegovina dealing with war crimes at all levels of authority can use the database, which promotes more effective case management and prevents overlapping investigations. The evaluation and selection criteria to determine case priority have been harmonized. The harmonization of court practices in cases of war crimes prosecuted before the courts in my country has been strengthened through closer cooperation among the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the entity-level Supreme Court and the Appellate Court of Breko district. Lack of funding has jeopardized the progress that has been made in the implementation of the National War Crimes Strategy.”
2015-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7574 (2015) · source
“We remain committed to strengthening the national justice systems at all levels in order to bring to justice persons responsible for atrocity crimes. The National War Crimes Strategy has improved the consistency of juridical practices throughout the entire country at all levels, and ensures the protection and support of victims and witnesses. The implementation of the Strategy is a complex process in which many institutions, at all levels of authority, in Bosnia and Herzegovina participate. Despite numerous challenges, important results have been accomplished. As of June, we had reduced the number of unresolved cases of war crimes in the Prosecutor's Office by 15 per cent. Some progress has been made in resolving Category II cases.”
2015-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7574 (2015) · source
“The work and practice of both Tribunals have had a significant impact on and launched a new dynamic within international criminal law and the national legal systems of the concerned countries. Since the very beginning, Bosnia and Herzegovina has fully cooperated with the ICTY and implemented all its decisions and rulings. We emphasize the importance of the successful completion of the work of the ICTY, and we encourage the Tribunal to make every effort to meet the targets of its completion strategy and forecast delivery dates of judgements in order to avoid any further delays. Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to cooperate with the ICTY and will continue to do so with the Mechanism. The completion of the ICTY mandate does not mean the end of the fight against impunity in my country.”
2015-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7574 (2015) · source
“At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your delegation's assumption of the presidency of the Council, and wish you every success in leading the Council this month. I would like to thank the Presidents and Prosecutors of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals for their reports and informative briefings today. I also wish to take this opportunity to congratulate Judge Carmel Agius on his election as President of the ICTY, and to convey my thanks to Judge Theodor Meron and Judge Vagn Joensen for their work.”
2015-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7574 (2015) · source
“The United Nations-African Union partnership must be built on a shared vision and advantages. Finally, we emphasize that cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union has become increasingly important in addressing various challenges and issues of concern in the areas of peace and security. Bosnia and Herzegovina supports all United Nations efforts and welcomes the efforts of regional and subregional organizations and donors in mobilizing resources that can contribute to strengthening the African Union and its structure so as to better deal with conflicts and to help maintain peace and security in Africa.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“There are a number of noteworthy recent positive examples of cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union, such as the activities of the African Union High-level Implementation Panel aimed at the resolution of the crisis in Cote d'Ivoire and the role of the Economic Community of West African States in resolving the Ivorian post-election conflict. It is therefore critical to develop a broader strategic framework for partnership between the African Union and the United Nations. Meetings of the United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security in New York and Addis Ababa should contribute to a better focus on strategic and specific issues relating to the African continent that are relevant and of interest to both organizations.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“The success of this endeavour will depend on the leadership and ownership of the African Union Commission and the effective provision by the United Nations of regional support in line with the Commission's priorities. To that end, building AU management capacity is essential as part of the transition to a more predictable funding process. Much has been achieved in the context of the relationship between the two organizations, on the basis of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“My delegation believes that this concrete step will also improve cooperation between the United Nations Secretariat and the African Union Commission and contribute to minimizing duplication of effort. Besides the operationalization of the African Peace and Security Architecture, the Office will play a leading role in the implementation of the Ten-Year Capacity-Building Programme for the African Union. As noted in the relevant report of the Secretary- General (S/2011/54), the lack of a well-defined programme of work related to the Ten-Year Capacity- Building Programme and of resources has negatively affected implementation efforts. UNOAU should continue to work with African Union institutions to implement the Programme within the framework of the Regional Coordination Mechanism.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“The importance of providing coordinated and consistent United Nations support to the African Union, in terms of long-term institutional capacity-building and short-term operational support, cannot be overemphasized. The UNOAU integrated three offices: the United Nations Liaison Office to the African Union, the African Union Peacekeeping Support Team and the United Nations Planning Team for the African Union Mission in Somalia, as well as support elements of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur Joint Support Coordination Mechanism. This integration will strengthen cooperation and the strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union, which is of key importance for security, stability and durable peace on the African continent.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source
“I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU), Mr. Zachary Muburi-Muita, for his informative briefing. I also congratulate him on his appointment to that very important and demanding post. Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomes the early activities of the Office. We are convinced that it will contribute significantly, in close cooperation with subregional actors, to the promotion of peace and stability in Africa. The mandate of the UNOAU includes enhancing the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union (AU) in the areas of peace and security as well as providing support to better engage the AU in these areas.”
2011-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6561 (2011) · source