UN SECURITY COUNCIL ADOPTS PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT ON BOSNIA

NEW YORK, Jan 6 (Hina) - The Security Council yesterday adopted a Presidential Statement encouraging increased peace efforts in Bosnia-Herzegovina. "The Security Council considers as imperative to increase efforts to reach an overall solution in Bosnia-Herzegovina on the basis of the Contact Group Plan," the statement said. The Security Coucil welcomed the cease-fire agreement of Dec 23 and the New Year Eve agreement on cessation of hostilities. "At this critical moment, the timely implementation of every step outlined in the cessation of hostilities agreement is the highest priority," the Council said. The Coucil called on all sides to stop the fighting in the Bihac pocket. The statement welcomed current efforts in strengthening the UN peace-keeping force, encouraging member states to ensure the necessary personnel and equipment needed by UNPROFOR for an efficient enforcement of the agreement. (hina) vr as 071101 MET jan 95