Statement: High Representative congratulates the BiH Election Commision

The mandate of the international members of the BiH Election Commission ends today, following a Decision of the High Representative. The BiH House of Representatives appointed new members yesterday to represent Bosniak and Serb constituent peoples, and will, appoint a Croat member in due course. Taking full ownership of this State institution is a major step forward for BiH.

The OHR expects the BiH Election Commission to work professionally, and remain independent of all political influence. In this way, the Election Commission will contribute to the strengthening of democracy in this country, and will maintain the trust of political parties and the people of BiH.