02.06.1996

Annex to Agreed Statement – Geneva, 2/6/96

Annex to Agreed Statement

In order to fully realize the undertakings contained in the agreed statement, the three Presidents and Entity representatives, committed to implement the following steps:

Freedom of Movement

  1. The Parties recognize that the right and ability to move freely and without fear throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina is an essential cornerstone of elections and of a lasting peace. They acknowledge that it is the Parties themselves, at both the local and Entity level, who bear primary responsability for the security of all individuals in areas under their authority.
  2. The Parties pledge to provide security for inter-entity bus service and to ensure that such services is not impeded in any way.
  3. They also welcome the support of the Implementation Force and the International Police Task Force in continuing the provision of a secure environment so that Freedom of Movement can be fully realized by the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina. They pledge to fully cooperate with both of these forces as well as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to ensure full compliance.
  4. The Parties agreed that a delegation from the Bosnian Federation would visit Belgrade to discuss the normalization of railway and air traffic, cooperation in heavy industry, postal, telegraph and telephone services, and in other fields relevant to the development of economic cooperation.

Media Access

  1. Taking note of the agreement on media access reached at Blair House by Federation authorities, the Parties agree to extend these measures throughout the country.
  2. The parties agree to support fully the Open Broadcast Network project and other media support projects being coordinated through the Office of the High Representative and the OSCE.

Administrative and Confidence-Building Measures

  1. In order to ensure that election preparations are conducted as smoothly as possible, the Parties have committed to take the following specific actions:
    • Constitute remaining Local Elections Commissions within the districts determined by the OSCE and provide them with appropriate office space and administrative staff. The Parties would welcome the financial support of the international community in the establishment of these offices.
    • Comply with the recent agreement of relevant ministers under the auspices of the Joint Civilian Commission to recognize the validity of drivers licenses, license plates, automobile registration, and automobile insurance issued by either entity; subsequently reach agreement on a uniform license plate within three months; and ensure that local authorities implement these agreements fully.
    • Ensure that local authorities cease confiscating identity documents issued by either entity.
    • Recognize without conditions press credentials issued by either Entity, IFOR or OSCE.
    • Reestablish telephone connections between Entities making use of all available technical assistance.
    • Allow all candidates and parties to engage in political activity and campaign freely and without obstruction in both Entities.
  2. The Presidents of Serbia and Croatia agree that refugees who wish to vote in person will be allowed unimpeded transit of the FRY and Croatia. They also undertake to work closely with the OSCE and other international organizations to facilitate voting by refugees present in their territory.
  3. The Parties agree to ensure the passage and implementation of amnesty laws which meet international standards for non war crimes related offenses.
  4. The Parties agree to report on implementation of the above measures at the Florence Mid-Term Review Conference.

Mostar

  1. The Parties also welcome the decision of the European Union Administrator for Mostar to hold municipal elections in Mostar on June 30 and provide for the participation of refugees and displaced persons in those elections.
  2. The Presidents of Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Federation agree to take steps to ensure unimpeded and unharrassed crossings between east and west Mostar.

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