Speeches

Almost three decades have passed since the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement. I see encouraging developments in post-conflict Bosnia and Herzegovina, but I also see profound threats to the fundamentals of the Peace Agreement. I am pleased to have the opportunity to report to the UN Security Council about the situation.

The constitutional deadline for the formation of the Federation Government has passed. This means that the election results cannot be fully implemented, even though there are majorities in both chambers of the Federation Parliament to vote on a Government. After having had a lot of talks, I will remind all political stakeholders of their responsib [...]

The lesson of what happened in Srebrenica must never be forgotten. It is that the politics of hatred, the politics of resentment, of fear delivers nothing except misery.

I took note of the long overdue decision taken yesterday by the BiH Council of Ministers which seemed to be a step in the right direction. After reviewing it, I have seen that it was good, but not good enough.

It is an honor to address this distinguished body for the first time in my capacity as High Representative, presenting the 61st Report of the High Representative, as it is a good exercise and important to keep the United Nations informed about developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

It is my sincere honour to address this distinguished body once again. Having in mind that this may very well be my last address as High Representative before the Security Council, I regret that we are unable to meet in person, due to the COVID-19 pandemic that continues to wreak havoc in much of the world. As always, I hope all of you and your res [...]

Today, I will not give a celebratory speech. I will save that for next year when there should be reason for it.