POLICE REFORM TALKS SHOULD BE CONCLUDED IN SEPTEMBER

SARAJEVO, Bosnia (September 1,2007) – US Ambassador to Bosnia Douglas McElhaney called again the main political leaders in Bosnia to show some political will in order to reach an agreement on police reform in September,prior to intensification of negotiations on constitutional reform.

”I am of the opinion that we should conclude the talks on the issue in September. It will be an important test for all the parties. They are to show their willingness to cooperate in the process”, the US Ambassador told the press.

He warned that, in the case an agreement is not reached in September, Bosnia would lose another year and would not be able to sign the SAA with the European Union in 2007.

McElhaney said that there is nothing in the police reform that should pose a threat to anyone. He added that the reform only means one big step forward.