DAYTON DEAL'S IMPLEMENTATION HELPS BOSNIA TO BE SOVEREIGN STATE

SARAJEVO, Nov 20 (Hina) - On the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the conclusion of the Dayton peace accords which stopped the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina, representatives of international organisations in charge of implementing the Dayton deal, have reaffirmed their commitment to fortifying peace in that country. A joint statement issued by High Representative to Bosnia, Wolfgang Petritsch, the head of the OSCE mission, Robert Barry, SFOR chief commander Ron Adams and the UN mission's head, Jacques Klein, read that the people of Bosnia-Herzegovina paid a high price of the war. The material damage was extensive but moral damage was even bigger, as hatred and mistrust have destroyed harmony and tolerance, read the statement released on Saturday. Saying that the Dayton accords put an end to the horrendous war, the most prominent international officials in Bosnia also warned that the permanent peace had not yet been achieved. In order to have such peace it is necessary ensure the functioning of a sovereign state which may unite all peoples, they explained. What Bosnia needs is also the economy devoid of political impact and corruption, more jobs and stability as well as the return of refugees. Bosnia's people must demand from its leaders to treat Bosnia as being worth loyalty of its citizens so that this state can survive and make progress. The international representatives described a recent New York Declaration given by all three members of Bosnia's Presidency, as an encouraging step on the path toward assuming greater responsibility in the process of the peace implementation. They also warned that forces of division and inter-national hatred are still active in Bosnia and such forces wish the failure of the Dayton deal. Most people, however, strive for peace and tolerance, the international officials claimed. They also expressed readiness to help political leaders to conduct the historic agreement made in Dayton. (hina) ms