SARAJEVO, Bosnia (September 30,2007) – A member of the Bosnian Presidency Dr Haris Silajdžić received a Delegation of the Council of Europe Monitoring Commission, consisted of Kimmo Sasi, Mevlűt Cavusoglu, Caroline Ravaud i Artemy Karpenko.
The Delegation members were interested in reform process in Bosnia, especially turning to the human rights respect. Mr. Sasi emphasized that the Council of Europe carefully monitors the situation in Bosnia.
He was especially interested in possible steps forward regarding police reform, as well as the content of the OHR Draft Protocol.
Dr Silajdžić stressed out the importance of the Council of Europe’s role in Bosnia ,and emphasized that Bosnia would continue to fulfill all commitments as a member of the Council of Europe.
He especially pointed out that support to human rights respect in Bosnia and Herzegovina was everybody’s duty, domestic and international actors.
“Police reform in Bosnia is a key for signing the Stabilization and Association Agreement with the European Union and during its implementation, above all, the principle of human rights respect must be observed”, said Dr Silajdžić.
At the end, Dr Silajdžić thanked the Delegation members for their visit and wished them a pleasant stay in Bosnia.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
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