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1. “In that regard, prosecuting war crimes, regardless of the national or religious origin of the perpetrators or victims, is of crucial importance for long-term stability in the country and the region.”

   2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

2. “Consistent cooperation among the Prosecutors' Offices and the relevant authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Croatia, in accordance with the principles of international justice and the rule of law, is crucial to investigating and prosecuting war crimes. We are pleased that Prosecutor Brammertz has recognized that the productive cooperation between the Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Prosecutor's Office for War Crimes of Serbia continues to develop and grow stronger and that, as such, sets a positive example for the region. Bosnia and Herzegovina remains committed to the promotion of stronger and more coordinated regional cooperation. The fight against impunity in a complex, multinational State such as Bosnia and Herzegovina is a crucial precondition for achieving reconciliation and sustaining peace.”

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3. “The Prosecutor's Office ofBosnia and Herzegovina filed 29 new indictments during the reporting period, having shifted its activities over the past two years from processing category 2 cases to addressing a large number of important indictments in complex cases involving senior- and mid-level suspects. We welcome the support of the European Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the United Nations Development Programme, in terms of strengthening the human and material resources of judicial institutions that are processing war crimes cases in the country and in terms of general capacity-building important for the full achievement of the benchmarks and goals set out in the national war crimes strategy.”

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4. “Bosnia and Herzegovina's national war crimes strategy plays a crucial role in making progress on reconciliation. The implementation of the strategy is a complex process in which many institutions at all levels of authority in Bosnia and Herzegovina participate. In that regard, we continue to make efforts to strengthen the national justice system at all levels. We are currently in the process of identifying and further defining activities for promoting the implementation of the national war crimes strategy with a view to bringing to justice persons responsible for war crimes.”

   2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

5. “Throughout the years, the cooperation of Bosnia and Herzegovina with the ICTY has been steadfast and full, as evidenced by the Tribunal's reports. In the same vein, we remain committed to contributing actively to the Mechanism's efforts to accomplish its mission. In addition to its cooperation with the ICTY, Bosnia and Herzegovina remains committed to improving the efficiency of domestic war-crimes institutions. Accountable and independent judicial institutions that enjoy public trust throughout the entire country is a precondition not only for prosecuting and punishing individual perpetrators of war crimes, but also for achieving reconciliation among Bosniaks, Croats and Serbs, who are the constituent peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

   2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

6. “At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would also like to thank the leaders of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals for their respective reports (see S/2018/347 and S/2018/471) and for today's detailed briefings on the progress in the Mechanism's work. We note the continued progress by the Mechanism in implementing residual activities of the now-closed International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY). The successful conclusion of the Mechanism's mandate in an efficient manner and within a reasonable time frame is of crucial importance for justice and reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region.”

   2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

7. “Finally, we would like to express the readiness of Bosnia and Herzegovina's authorities to continue their work to secure a better and prosperous future for its citizens. At same time, we would also like to express gratitude to our international partners for supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina on that path.”

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8. “The current inflation rate is -0.2 per cent, which means that consumer prices have fallen slightly in comparison with the previous year. It is important to mention that Bosnia and Herzegovina is actively contributing to international peace and security by providing its military and police personnel to United Nations peacekeeping missions. At this moment, we have around 40 personnel serving in United Nations peacekeeping missions worldwide. Bosnia and Herzegovina, as a current member of the Economic and Social Council, supports United Nations activities with regard to the promotion of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and encourages the mutual exchange of experiences in various aspects of the implementation of the Agenda.”

   2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

9. “As for processing war crimes before domestic courts, we would like to reiterate that fighting impunity at the local level is vital to 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 the perpetrators or the victims, is essential for reconciliation and a long-term stability. With regard to the economic situation, it is important to stress that Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy, like other economies of the region, has been affected by the global economic slowdown. However, Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy has grown at a solid pace. In the period from January 2016 to January 2017, Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy grew by 2.7 per cent.”

   2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

10. “In that regard, we thank the European Union for providing significant support in capacity-building to the Bosnia and Herzegovina Agency for the Prevention of Corruption and the Coordination of the Fight against Corruption. With respect to the international migrant crisis, the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina have undertaken a set of comprehensive measures, including in the humanitarian and security fields. Bosnia and Herzegovina has implemented its strategy in the field of migration and asylum, as well as a plan of action for the period 2016-2020. This document has specified Bosnia and Herzegovina policy in the field of migration and asylum, in accordance with the highest European and international standards.”

    2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

11. “Bosnia and Herzegovina, in accordance with provisions of its amended penal code, continues to process individuals involved in fighting on behalf of terrorist organizations, as well as those facilitating the recruitment of terrorist fighters. Bosnia and Herzegovina's judicial and security institutions have been implementing our strategy for preventing and combating terrorism. It is important to emphasize that the strategy, alongside security measures, includes preventive activities for deradicalization, undertaken by national stakeholders such as religious communities, educational institutions, civil society organizations and the media. During the reporting period, Bosnia and Herzegovina's rule of law and security institutions made progress in combating organized crime, corruption and money-laundering.”

    2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

12. “At the latest Western Balkans summit, which took place in Trieste, Italy, on 12 July, leaders of Western Balkans States and high-level EU representatives adopted concrete measures to deepen cooperation in the field of economy, infrastructure and transportation. In that connection, we would like to stress that in September 2017 Bosnia and Herzegovina signed the Transport Community Treaty with the European Union. Bosnia and Herzegovina has intensified its efforts to strengthen the rule of law in several key areas. In the reporting period, we continued to fulfil our international obligations with regard to countering terrorism, violent extremism and the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters.”

    2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

13. “One of the most important goals of Bosnia and Herzegovina's foreign policy is the advancement of friendly and constructive cooperation among the countries of the region. The perspective of integration into the European Union continues to drive the transformation and modernization of the region through political and economic reforms. The EU perspective remains the crucial factor not only for regional cooperation but also for the stability of the Western Balkans. Cooperation within framework of the Berlin process, which provides assets for traffic and energy infrastructure, is particularly important to regional development. The countries of the Western Balkans continue to hold regular meetings at the highest level, which generate a positive political atmosphere.”

    2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

14. “Bosnia and Herzegovina has further intensified its efforts to ensure the effective implementation of the reform agenda, in accordance with its action plan. Bosnia and Herzegovina has made significant progress in the EU integration process following last year's conclusion of the EU Council, inviting the European Commission to submit an opinion on the merits of Bosnia and Herzegovina's application. Bosnia and Herzegovina's authorities at all levels have coordinated their activities in the multifaceted labour of preparing answers to the questionnaire of the European Commission. In that regard we reiterate our appreciation to the European Union for its unwavering commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina's membership in the EU.”

    2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

15. “Over the past few years, in order to correspond to the situation on the ground, EUFOR Althea has been reconfigured, while its primary focus has shifted from deterrence and activities in providing a safe and secure environment to the capacity-building and training of the armed forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bosnia and Herzegovina takes note of the readiness of the European Union (EU) to further calibrate the EUFOR Althea presence, bearing in mind the progress made in its EU integration process and taking into account the security situation on the ground. In the reporting period, Bosnia and Herzegovina continued vigorous work on implementing the socioeconomic reforms necessary for its integration into the European Union.”

    2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

16. “It is important to emphasize that Bosnia and Herzegovina, as a host country, has enjoyed respectful and constructive cooperation with EUFOR Althea, particularly in capacity-building and the training of the armed forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which have contributed to strengthening national ownership. The situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been peaceful and calm for a long period of time, which has been regularly reflected in the reports of EUFOR Althea and in the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. EUFOR Althea is mandated to support the implementation of the military aspects of Peace Agreement and to ensure compliance with annexes 1-A and 2 of the General Framework Peace Agreement.”

    2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

17. “At the outset let me congratulate you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of November, and wish you and your delegation every success. We welcome Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and have taken note of his report on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (S/2017/922, annex), covering the period from 22 April to 21 October. Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomes the adoption of resolution 2384 (2017), extending the mandate of the European Union-led peacekeeping force (EUFOR) Althea for an additional 12 months.”

    2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

18. “Bosnia and Herzegovina is actively contributing to international peace and security by providing military and police personnel to United Nations peacekeeping missions, currently deploying 42 peacekeepers 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. In that regard, we thank our international partners for supporting us on that path.”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

19. “Bosnia and Herzegovina has implemented its strategy on migration and asylum, through its plan of action for the 2016-2020 period. That document specifies our policy on migration and asylum, which is consistent with the highest European and international standards. The security situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina has remained peaceful and calm, as regularly reflected in the reports of the European Union-led peacekeeping force (EUFOR) Althea mission, as well as in the relevant Council resolutions. We stress that Bosnia and Herzegovina, as a host country, has had respectable and fruitful cooperation with EUFOR Althea, particularly in capacity-building and the training of the armed forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

20. “In comparison to 2015, Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy has grown 2.8 per cent and its exports have increased by 3 per cent. The inflation rate was -l.l per cent, which means that in 2016 consumer prices fell slightly by comparison with the previous year. The international migrant crisis still constitutes a significant challenge to the States of the region and their economies. Since the closure of the Western Balkans route, we have witnessed a significant decrease in the refugee and migrant flow through our region. However, the States of the region continue to be on the forefront of the international migrant crisis. In that context, I note that Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities have undertaken a set of comprehensive measures in the humanitarian, security and other spheres.”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

21. “In the same period, Bosnia and Herzegovina's rule of law and security institutions have made progress in combating organized crime, corruption and money- laundering. As for prosecuting war crimes in domestic courts, we would like to reiterate that fighting impunity at the local level is vital for Bosnia and Herzegovina as a complex and multinational State. In that context, implementing the National War Crimes Strategy, regardless of the national or religious origin of perpetrators or victims, is essential to reconciliation and long-term stability. With regard to the economic situation, I would stress that Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy, like other economies in the region, has been affected by the global economic slowdown. Nevertheless, its economy grew at a solid pace in 2016.”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

22. “In the reporting period, Bosnia and Herzegovina continued to fulfil its international obligations with regard to countering terrorism and violent extremism. Bosnia and Herzegovina, in accordance with provisions of its amended penal code, continues to prosecute terrorist fighters as well as those facilitating their recruitment. Bosnia and Herzegovina's judicial and security institutions have been implementing their strategy for preventing and combating terrorism. In addition to security measures, the strategy for preventive activities for de-radicalization carried out by national stakeholders, such as religious communities, educational institutions, civil society organizations and the media.”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

23. “Cooperation within the framework of the Berlin process, which provides assets for traffic and energy infrastructure, is particularly important for regional development. Countries of the Western Balkans continue to hold regular meetings at the highest level that generate a positive political environment. At the last meeting of Western Balkans Prime Ministers, held in Sarajevo on 16 and 17 March, the States' Prime Ministers expressed their full commitment to the prospect of EU accession and welcomed the European Council's unequivocal support in that regard. They stressed that firm and credible EU prospects continue to drive the transformation and modernization of the region through political and economic reforms. Bosnia and Herzegovina has intensified its efforts to strengthen the rule of law in several key areas.”

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24. “Specifically, the decision replaced bilateral rules of origin with preferential rules of origin, in accordance with the Regional Convention on pan- Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin. We would like to express our appreciation to the European Union for its unwavering commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina's membership in the EU. Bosnia and Herzegovina has also enhanced its cooperation with NATO. One of the most important goals of Bosnia and Herzegovina's foreign policy is the advancement of friendly and constructive cooperation among the countries of the region. The perspective of integration into the European Union remains a crucial factor not only in regional cooperation but also in the stability of the Western Balkans.”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

25. “Bosnia and Herzegovina's authorities at all levels have synchronized their activities as they prepare answers for the European Commission questionnaire. In December 2016, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Union signed the protocol on the adaptation of the Stabilization and Association Agreement. The signing of the protocol represents an important step forward on Bosnia and Herzegovina's path towards joining the European Union. The protocol begins a new stage of trade cooperation between Bosnia and Herzegovina and EU member States. In addition, the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Denis Zvizdie, in his capacity as a Chair of the EU-Bosnia and Herzegovina Stabilization and Association Council, signed a decision on foreign trade that will simplify trade with the EU and the wider region.”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

26. “At the outset, let me congratulate you, Mr. President, on our assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. I wish you and your delegation every success. We welcome the presence in the Council today of Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and have taken note of his report (S/2017/379, annex) on the situation in the country, which covers the period from 22 October 2016 to 21 April 2017. Bosnia and Herzegovina further intensified its efforts during the reporting period in the implementation of the reform agenda and continued to work vigorously to implement the socioeconomic reforms necessary for integration into the European Union (EU).”

    2017-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7943 (2017) · source

27. “We welcome the continued activities carried out by the Residual Mechanism in the reporting period in increasingly assuming its designated responsibilities, and hope that the Mechanism will draw and build upon the best practices of the ICTY and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in order to fulfil its mandate. The closure of the ICTY does not imply the end of my country's fight against impunity. Fighting impunity in a complex, multinational State is a prerequisite for achieving national reconciliation and long-term stability in the country and the region. In that regard, processing war crimes, regardless of the national or religious origin of the perpetrators and victims, is of crucial importance to achieving our goals of building a peaceful and prosperous Bosnia and Herzegovina that is fully integrated into the European Union.”

    2016-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7829 (2016) · source

28. “We are also 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 national justice sectors for the past eight years in order to ensure an efficient transition from the ICTY to national war crimes prosecutions. We also remain committed to the promotion of stronger and more coordinated regional cooperation as the best possible continuation of the work of the Tribunal and the preservation of its legacy. In the joint efforts to deliver justice for numerous victims of our region lies the true strength of reconciliation, while in their remembrance and testimony lie a lesson and a reminder for future generations.”

    2016-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7829 (2016) · source

29. “That is reflected in a steady increase in the efficiency of prosecutions of war crimes cases and certain progress in resolving outstanding Category II cases, as well as in issuing important indictments. In that regard, we welcome in particular the support of the European Union for the implementation of the strategy, and the support of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the United Nations Development Programme, principally in connection with witness protection activities and the appropriate assistance and support to victims.”

    2016-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7829 (2016) · source

30. “We have adopted a justice sector reform strategy for the period 2014-2018 that 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. At the same time, the implementation of the national war crimes strategy continues 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 of Bosnia and Herzegovina participate at all levels of authority. Despite numerous challenges, important results have been accomplished.”

    2016-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7829 (2016) · source

31. “Our support for the work of the ICTY demonstrates our commitment to the rule of law and sustainable peace. The expiration date for the pursuit of justice will not arrive in 2017, nor is the delivery of justice solely dependent on the remaining work of the Mechanism. Further accountability depends also on the efforts of national judicial systems in the region, as well as on their mutual, successful and strong cooperation. Bosnia and Herzegovina remains committed to further strengthening its national judicial system at all levels in order to bring to justice the persons responsible for atrocity crimes.”

    2016-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7829 (2016) · source

32. “We further acknowledge in that regard the Tribunal's commitment to completing its work expeditiously by a targeted date, the judges' efforts in identifying further measures to expedite the pending cases, and the overall effort to ensure the smooth transfer of functions to the Residual Mechanism, in accordance with resolution 1966 (2010). 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. During all this time, the cooperation of Bosnia and Herzegovina with the ICTY has remained steadfast and full, and will continue as such with the Mechanism. Since the very beginning, Bosnia and Herzegovina has fully cooperated with the ICTY and implemented all its decisions and rulings.”

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33. “We too wish to extend our gratitude to the leadership of the International Tribunal on Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals for their respective reports and today's detailed briefings on the progress of legal proceedings, the completion strategy implementation and the transfer of the Tribunal's functions to the Mechanism. We are entering a final chapter in the work of the ICTY. It is a culmination of all the efforts to bring to justice those responsible for the horrific crimes committed in the former Yugoslavia. Our continued strong support is therefore as important as ever. Furthermore, their legacy is important for the future of international criminal justice. We note the continued progress and steady work of the ICTY in its last reporting period.”

    2016-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7829 (2016) · source

34. “Finally, we would like to express the readiness of Bosnia and Herzegovina's authorities to continue their work to secure a better and prosperous future for its citizens. At same time, we would also like to express our gratitude to international partners for supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina on that path.'”

    2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source

35. “We consider that only extensive and coordinated actions to address underlying causes of migration in the countries of origin at the global level can bring a satisfactory solution to the migrant crisis. Although Bosnia and Herzegovina has not been under direct pressure brought about by a significant migrant movement throughout its territory, I would like to stress that its institutions have undertaken a set of comprehensive measures to respond in case of massive influx of refugees, including measures in the humanitarian and security spheres. Bosnia and Herzegovina has adopted a strategy in the field of migration and asylum as well as a plan of action for the period 2016-2020. These instruments specify Bosnia and Herzegovina's policy in the field of migration and asylum in accordance with the highest European and international standards.”

    2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source

36. “Bosnia and Herzegovina's judicial and security institutions have been implementing its strategy for preventing and combating terrorism. 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. During the reporting period, Bosnia and Herzegovina also made progress in combating organized crime, corruption and money-laundering. Refugee and migrant flows in the Balkans remain to be a challenge to the States of the region and their institutions.”

    2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source

37. “In that regard, implementing the national strategy for prosecuting war crimes, regardless of the national or religious origin of the perpetrators or victims, is essential for reconciliation and long-term stability. Terrorism, radicalization and violent extremism together constitute one of the main security challenges at the global, regional and national levels. Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to fulfil its international obligations with regard to countering terrorism and violent extremism. In accordance with provisions of its amended penal code, Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to prosecute individuals involved in fighting on behalf of terrorist and paramilitary organizations as well as those facilitating terrorist-fighter recruitment.”

    2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source

38. “Advancing friendly and constructive cooperation among countries of the region in areas of mutual interest is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's main priorities. The prospect of European integration remains one of the most important factors for regional stability in the Western Balkans, whose States continue, within the framework of the Berlin process, to deepen collaboration in the field of transportation and energy as the most significant areas for economic growth. Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to prosecute war crimes in its domestic courts. We reiterate that fighting impunity at the local level is vital for Bosnia and Herzegovina as a complex and multinational State.”

    2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source

39. “We would like to express our appreciation to the EU General Affairs Council decision of 20 September, which asked the European Commission to submit its opinion on the application of Bosnia and Herzegovina for EU membership. This decision represents a major milestone for European integration. Also during the reporting period, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Commission signed the agreement associating Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (COSME) programme. This agreement will enable Bosnia and Herzegovina to participate in the COSME programme and support national efforts aimed at improving the economy and the overall business environment.”

    2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source

40. “Following the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union, the adoption of the Agreement became an outstanding issue for Bosnia and Herzegovina in terms of its path towards European integration. Furthermore, Bosnia and Herzegovina adopted a European integration coordination mechanism. More precisely, the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina adopted the Decision on the System of Coordination ofthe European Integration Process in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which sets up an institutional and operational system of coordination, as well as modalities for coordination among Bosnia and Herzegovina institutions at various levels in relation to the process of European integration.”

    2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source

41. “Duringthereportingperiod,BosniaandHerzegovina made notable progress in the implementation of the Reform Agenda and continued its robust efforts aimed at achieving socioeconomic reforms, in particular, those necessary for integration into the European Union (EU). Bosnia and Herzegovina's authorities at all levels have coordinated their efforts to ensure that the legal and fiscal framework is conducive to foreign investment, which is crucial for economic growth and new job creation. With the backing of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the European Commission and Bosnia and Herzegovina signed the Protocol on the adoption of the Stabilization and Association Agreement.”

    2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source

42. “Citizens throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina exercised their democratic rights and elected members of municipal councils and city assemblies, as well as mayors. Voter turnout was relatively high. Around 54 per cent of eligible citizens exercised their right to cast a vote. With regard to the economic situation, it is important to underscore that Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy, like other economies in the region, has been affected by the global economic slowdown. However, macroeconomic data also show steady growth in Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy in the first half of 2016. Compared with the first half of 2015, the economy grew by more than 2 per cent. At the same time, exports increased by 3 per cent.”

    2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source

43. “Over the past few years the EUFOR ALTHEA mission has been reconfigured so as to correspond to the situation on the ground, while the primary focus of the mission has shifted from deterrence and activities providing a safe and secure environment to capacity-building and training. Bosnia and Herzegovina has come a long way from a security consumer to a troop-contributing country to United Nations peacekeeping missions and, accordingly, a security provider to international peace and security. Today, military and police personnel from Bosnia and Herzegovina participate in United Nations peacekeeping missions worldwide. On 2 October, democratic and credible local elections were held in a peaceful atmosphere in the country.”

    2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source

44. “It is important to emphasize that Bosnia and Herzegovina, as a host country, has had respectable and fruitful cooperation with EUFOR ALTHEA, particularly in capacity-building and training of its armed forces, which has contributed to strengthening national ownership. The situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been peaceful and calm for a long period of time. That has been regularly reflected in the reports of the EUFOR ALTHEA mission, as well as in the relevant Security Council resolutions. The EUFOR ALTHEA mission is mandated to support the implementation of military aspects of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to ensure compliance with annexes l-A and 2 of the Agreement.”

    2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source

45. “At the outset, let me congratulate you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency ofthe Security Council for the month of November and to wish you and your delegation every success. We welcome Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, and have taken note of his report (S/2016/911, annex) on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, covering the period from 16 April to 21 October 2016. Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomes the adoption of resolution 2315 (2016), which extends the mandate of the European Union-led peacekeeping force in Bosnia and Herzegovina, EUF OR ALTHEA, for an additional 12 months.”

    2016-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7803 (2016) · source

46. “Lastly, I wish to express the unwavering commitment of Bosnia and Herzegovina's authorities to continue to work steadily towards building a better future for its citizens. I would also like to thank our international partners for their continued support to Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country that has travelled a long way from being a security consumer to becoming a police and military contributor to United Nation peacekeeping missions worldwide.”

    2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source

47. “It is evident that flows of refugees and migrants through the Balkans will continue to pose significant challenges to the States of the region and their instituions. Thus far, Bosnia and Herzegovina has not been under pressure from the significant movement of migrants through its territory. Nevertheless, Bosnia and Herzegovina's institutions have undertaken a set of comprehensive measures, including in the humanitarian and security fields, in the event of a massive influx of refugees. We believe that only extensive and coordinated actions at the global level to address the underlying causes of migration in countries of origin can serve to bring about a satisfactory solution to the migrant crisis.”

    2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source

48. “The strategy, alongside security measures, includes preventive activities for deradicalization undertaken by national stakeholders, including religious communities, educational institutions, civil society organizations and media. We would also like to underline that during the reporting period, Bosnia and Herzegovina made significant progress in combating organized crime, corruption and money-laundering. Bosnia and Herzegovina, supported by the European Union, has introduced a regional initiative on the prevention of terrorism and the illicit arms trade. The main goal of the initiative is to establish a database of individuals who constitute a security threat, as well as a regional network for the prevention of arms smuggling from the countries of the Western Balkans.”

    2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source

49. “In that regard, implementing the national strategy for processing war crimes, regardless of the national or religious origins of perpetrators or victims, is essential to reconciliation and long-term stability. Terrorism, radicalization and violent extremism constitute one of the main security challenges at the global, regional and national levels. Bosnia and Herzegovina, in accordance with the provisions of its amended penal code, continues to process individuals involved in fighting on behalf of terrorist and paramilitary organizations, as well as those facilitating the recruitment of terrorist fighters. Bosnia and Herzegovina's judicial and security institutions continue to implement our strategy for preventing and combating terrorism.”

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50. “During that event, members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina held a number of bilateral meetings with regional leaders and leaders of neighbouring States, including the President of Croatia, the President of Montenegro, the Prime Minster of Serbia, the President of Slovakia and the Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey. Bosnia and Herzegovina stands committed to fully cooperating with the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, as well as to continue processing war crimes before domestic courts. We reiterate that fighting impunity at the local level is vital to Bosnia and Herzegovina as a complex and multinational State.”

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