United Nations Security Council Press Statement on the recent developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The members of the Security Council expressed their deep concern over recent developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The members of the Security Council reconfirmed their full support for the implementation of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the annexes thereto.

The members of the Security Council urged both entities, the three constituent peoples, and Others, and all political actors in Bosnia and Herzegovina to adhere to the provisions of the Dayton Peace Agreement and to the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina and engage in a sincere, open, and constructive dialogue to preserve the country’s unity and political stability. They emphasized the need to avoid confrontational approaches, and to preserve peace and promote stability to resolve disputes in spirit of consensus.

The members of the Council also called on all sides to refrain from and renounce provocative, divisive rhetoric and actions.

The members of the Security Council expressed their support to EUFOR Operation Althea acting in compliance with its mandate.

The Security Council remains unequivocally committed to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina in full accordance with the Dayton Peace Agreement.