MOSTAR, Jan 24 (Hina) - The Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) of Bosnia-Herzegovina advocates a joint Bosnia-Herzegovina army with three national components (Croat, Bosniak and Serb) and opposes the establishment of a single army, HDZ
officials told a news conference in the southern town of Mostar on Thursday. "The Croats' experience with the single Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) was painful and we do not want the history to repeat," a member of the HDZ presidency, Niko Lozanic, said. He added his party would also support "full demilitarisation of Bosnia-Herzegovina on the understanding that the international community will guarantee the preservation of Bosnia's sovereignty and territorial integrity." A NATO delegation held talks with state and Federation officials on requirements for Bosnia's joining the Partnership for Peace programme, in Sarajevo on Wednesday. The delegation also visited Banja Luka to discuss with Bosnian S
MOSTAR, Jan 24 (Hina) - The Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) of
Bosnia-Herzegovina advocates a joint Bosnia-Herzegovina army with
three national components (Croat, Bosniak and Serb) and opposes the
establishment of a single army, HDZ officials told a news
conference in the southern town of Mostar on Thursday.
"The Croats' experience with the single Yugoslav People's Army
(JNA) was painful and we do not want the history to repeat," a member
of the HDZ presidency, Niko Lozanic, said. He added his party would
also support "full demilitarisation of Bosnia-Herzegovina on the
understanding that the international community will guarantee the
preservation of Bosnia's sovereignty and territorial integrity."
A NATO delegation held talks with state and Federation officials on
requirements for Bosnia's joining the Partnership for Peace
programme, in Sarajevo on Wednesday. The delegation also visited
Banja Luka to discuss with Bosnian Serb officials the re-
organisation of the armed forces of the Federation of Bosnia-
Herzegovina and the Republika Srpska.
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