SARAJEVO, Bosnia (26.September,2007) – The International Community's High Representative and EU Special Representative in Bosnia, Miroslav Lajčák, met yesterday with the Monitoring delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), led by Assembly member Mr. Kimmo Sassi.
Lajčák informed Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly delegation about the present political situation and the status of reform processes in Bosnia, especially police reform, as final remaining obstacle on the road of Bosnia's European integration.
The Delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and the High Representative Miroslav Lajčák agreed that Bosnia has made minimal progress in implementation of post-accession obligations towards the Council of Europe.
Bosnia is yet to make progress regarding implementation of reforms in the education field and establishment of a single ombudsman institution.Also, it is recognized that it is now very important for Bosnia to continue with the reform processes, police reform in particular,they said.
"Solving this issue opens the road for Bosnia to join the European Union, only proper future, as opposed to self imposed isolation", the International Community's High Representative and EU Special Representative in Bosnia,said.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
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