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OHR Press Release

High Representative meets Bozidar Matic

Sarajevo, 20 February 2001

The High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch, yesterday met with Prime Minister designate Professor Bozidar Matic, who presented his provisional cabinet. The High Representative took note of the list of ministers and once again highlighted to Professor Mati} the importance and urgency to form a new government.

The High Representative stressed that nearly four months after the elections, the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina have the right to see a government in place, that puts the country on track. The new government must quickly undertake the serious reforms required to improve the economic and social situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.


OHR Press Release, Sarajevo, 20 February 2001