NEW B-H AMBASSADORS GATHER IN SARAJEVO FOR THE FIRST TIME

( Editorial: --> 2637 ) SARAJEVO, 17 Feb (Hina) - Ambassadors appointed by the three member Presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina, for the first time gathered in Sarajevo on Tuesday where they are taking part in a 10 day preparation for diplomatic duties. Addressing the 33 gathered ambassadors - appointed in accordance with the trinational structure of the population - BH Foreign Minister Jadranko Prlic said they will have the primary task of representing the state of Bosnia-Herzegovina and acting in the interests of its citizens. "You do not answer to the entities nor the minister or his deputy but to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in whole," said Prlic. The newly appointed ambassadors also met with members of the B-H Presidency and they discussed the country's foreign policy. During their preparatory course, the ambassadors will separately talk with members of the Council of Ministers and governments of the two entities. Together they will visit Neum and Banja Luka. (hina) jn mrb 171957 MET feb 98