SPECIAL ENVOY SAYS U.S. WILL DO EVERYTHING FOR BOSNIA'S SURVIVAL

( Editorial: --> 6227 ) SARAJEVO, July 7 (Hina) - The Croat member of Bosnia's collective Presidency Kresimir Zubak on Tuesday held talks with the special United States envoy for the implementation of the Dayton peace agreement Robert Gelbard. Zubak and Gelbard discussed all current issues in Bosnia- Herzegovina and the situation in the south Yugoslav province of Kosovo. A statement from Zubak's office said Gelbard reiterated the U.S. unambiguous commitment to the implementation of the peace agreement. The U.S. government will do everything to preserve Bosnia, he said, and this is the standpoint of not only the U.S. but the whole international community. While discussing the Bosnian situation ahead of the September election, the U.S. special envoy supported the strengthening of political pluralism. Its effect is already evident in the actions of numerous parties, he said. Zubak insisted that the restructuring of Bosnian television be completed before the pre-electoral campaign. Today's talks also focused on the return of displaced persons. U.S. officials promised a more concrete engagement in order to improve living conditions in central Bosnia, especially in Travnik. Zubak and Gelbard, who was accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to Bosnia Richard Kauzlarich, also talked about the trials being conducted at the international war crimes tribunal in The Hague. Zubak advocated that the trials be stepped up. (hina) ha 071744 MET jul 98