United States Encourages Prompt Bosnian Defense Reform
21 July 2005
NATO compliance possible with implementation of recommended changes
Expressing support for a “NATO-compatible single military force” in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the United States has called on that government to rapidly implement military reform recommendations of the Bosnian Defense Reform Commission.
Once NATO’s requirements are met, including cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, the United States looks forward to Bosnia’s admission into the Partnership for Peace.
“We are committed to helping implement the defense reforms necessary for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Euro-Atlantic integration,” State Department deputy spokesman Adam Ereli said July 21.
Following is Ereli’s statement:
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U.S. Department of State
Office of the Spokesman
July 21, 2005
Statement by Adam Ereli, Deputy Spokesman
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA DEFENSE REFORM
The United States supports the July 18 recommendations of the Defense Reform Commission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including establishing a single defense budget, abolishing conscription, and eliminating entity defense ministries. These recommendations provide a framework for a NATO-compatible single military force and for complete implementation of military aspects of the Dayton Accords.
The U.S. calls on Bosnia's government and parliaments to rapidly enact the Commission's proposals. We are committed to helping implement the defense reforms necessary for Bosnia and Herzegovina's Euro-Atlantic integration. The United States looks forward to Bosnia and Herzegovina's admission into the Partnership for Peace once NATO's conditions, including full cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, are met.
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(Distributed by the Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)
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