Bećirović with Quint ambassadors: We will resolutely oppose anyone trying to destabilize BiH

(Patria) - Chairman of the BiH Presidency Denis Bećirović held a meeting with ambassadors of the Quint member states (USA, Germany, France, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Italy).

The meeting, held at Bećirović's initiative, was also attended by the Head of the European Union Delegation to BiH, Johann Sattler, and the First Deputy High Representative in BiH, Jonathan Mennuti.

Bećirović said that Bosnia and Herzegovina is an independent and sovereign state, a full member of the UN, which respects the fundamental principles on which interstate relations are based.

- Respecting international and national law, Bosnia and Herzegovina will not silently watch as its sovereignty and territorial integrity are threatened.



Separatist policies and threats are unacceptable and represent a direct threat to regional, and thus global, peace and security.

Sanctioning anti-Dayton and anti-constitutional policies in Bosnia and Herzegovina should and must be more decisive and must include various steps: diplomatic measures expressing a clear and unambiguous stance against separatism, the use of political, economic and financial sanctions as means of pressure on those who threaten the Dayton Peace Agreement - said Bećirović.

He also stated that the legal bodies of Bosnia and Herzegovina, together with our allies, will institutionally stop all those who seek to destabilize the situation in our country.

He emphasized that the international community, and especially the countries witnesses to the Dayton Peace Agreement, must stop the undermining of this agreement, the erosion of the BiH Constitution, and threats to peace.

- Full membership of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the EU and NATO represents the best framework for lasting security and stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region - stated Bećirović.

The Quint ambassadors particularly underscored that the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina are unquestionable, and that they are guaranteed by the Dayton Peace Agreement and international law.

They stressed that they will not passively observe anti-Dayton activities of government authorities in the BiH entity of RS, that a democratic, multi-ethnic and Euro-Atlantic BiH has no alternative, and that policies of ethnic and other divisions are doomed to failure.

The joint conclusion of those present at the meeting held in the BiH Presidency is that no one will be allowed to undermine the Dayton Peace Agreement, the constitutional order and peace, and that they will resolutely oppose anyone trying to destabilize Bosnia and Herzegovina.



During the talks, the Quint ambassadors expressed full support for the European and Euro-Atlantic path of Bosnia and Herzegovina and emphasized the need to accelerate reforms within the framework of the 14 priorities.

They reiterated their commitment to jointly support the processes of social change in Bosnia and Herzegovina, strengthening the rule of law, the defense and security system on the European and Euro-Atlantic path of our country.

All those present expressed their countries' support for the adoption of the Resolution on July 11 as the International Day of Remembrance and Commemoration of the Genocide in Srebrenica committed in 1995.

They assessed the Resolution as a civilizational achievement that pays tribute to the victims of the genocide.

The Quint ambassadors emphasized that the Resolution confirms judicially established facts, does not stigmatize any people, and contributes to a safer future, similar to the effect of adopted UN resolutions on the Holocaust and the genocide in Rwanda.

All interlocutors at the meeting emphasized that EUFOR in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in accordance with its mandate, is ready to protect the peace and security of citizens throughout the entire territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina.