| Press Statement Philip T. Reeker, Deputy Spokesman Washington, DC July 16, 2002 Sarajevo SummitThe United States commends the Presidents of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia for their participation in and achievements resulting from their July 15 Summit meeting in Sarajevo. We note that this was the first Summit meeting among the three countries since the end of the conflicts that for too long wracked the former Yugoslavia. The three leaders’ commitment to turn the page on violence and to build a future for the region through peaceful dialogue and positive exchange represents the new forward-looking spirit that has emerged in the region. It is a good model for the future. We welcome the joint declaration issued at the conclusion of the summit meeting. In particular, we welcome support for full implementation of the Dayton Accords and for full cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). We take particular note, and urge active implementation, of the Presidents’ commitments to the integrity of borders, to facilitating the return of all refugees and internally-displaced persons to their homes, and to cooperation in boosting trade and fighting organized crime. |
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