2006 Press Releases

Ambassador's Statement on Elections In BiH

10/06/06

On behalf of the United States Government, I congratulate the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the successful elections held on October 1. The citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina have shown that the democratic process is working well here.

I would also like to congratulate all those elected.  I look forward to working with each of you to advance our mutual goals and chart Bosnia and Herzegovina’s course towards Euro-Atlantic integration.

There is important work to be done in the coming months.  The United States looks forward to the continuation of the reform process, most notably on constitutional reform, which remains an urgent priority.  A proposal is on the table and the United States urges all parties to return to this task quickly.

The United States views Bosnia and Herzegovina as an important friend and ally and will remain actively engaged here.  We believe the recent elections can be a milestone on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s path to becoming a modern and prosperous state, and an eventual member of the EU and NATO.  The United States stands ready to work with the new government of Bosnia and Herzegovina towards these goals.