ATTITUDE

US Embassy in B&H about ”non paper” for "Avaz": The territorial integrity of B&H is unquestionable

Neither Dayton nor the B&H Constitution gives the right to secede to either of the two entities, they said

US Embassy in B&H: The US position on this issue is well known and remains unchanged. Archive

E. Halimić

The Embassy of the United States of America will not speculate on alleged statements of foreign statesmen, "non-paper" or redrawing of borders in the Balkans, the US Embassy in B&H told "Avaz".

Attitude of the United States

They pointed out that the US position on this issue is well known and remains unchanged.

- The position of the USA on the issue of the Dayton Peace Agreement and the future of B&H as a single state destined for the Euro-Atlantic community is well known and unchanged. We are committed to the principles of Dayton - Bosnia and Herzegovina is a democratic, multiethnic, sovereign and independent state with unquestionable territorial integrity. As for the status of B&H, it is not the opinions about it that are important, but the facts and international law - they said.

They added that the territorial integrity and sovereignty of B&H are guaranteed by the Dayton Peace Agreement.


B&H Constitution

-Neither Dayton, nor the Constitution of B&H give the right of secession to either of the two entities. Any action aimed at dismantling B&H is a violation of the Dayton Peace Agreement. The primary goal of secessionist rhetoric is to move away from the hard work and responsible dialogue needed for reforms that would restore citizens' trust, encourage economic recovery, and contribute to B&H's progress in achieving EU goals. No entity has a future outside B&H - they are categorical.