Bosnia and Herzegovina Defense Reform

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.

Source: state.gov 2005/718, Released on July 21, 2005 Press Statement, Adam Ereli, Deputy Spokesman, Washington, DC, July 21, 2005

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