AKASHI CALLS FOR RENEWED DIPLOMATIC INITIATIVES

ZAGREB, Feb 3 (Hina) - The implementation of the cessation of hostilities agreement must be complemented by 'renewed diplomatic initiatives and political negotiations', UN special envoy, Yasushi Akashi, said in a statement released today. Akashi said he was pleased so far with the achivements of the implementation of the agreement in Bosnia, which was signed in December by the Bosnian government, Bosnian Serb leaders and Bosnian Croats. Since mid-January, there had been less then 15 violations each day, and on many days less than six, Akashi said. The agreement had opened paths towards a better future for the people of Bosnia-Herzegovina and provided a unique opportunity for negotiating an end to the conflict. UNPROFOR had played its part in stabilizing the situation on the ground, Akashi said. "There is no time to lose for the political process to move foward," he concluded. (Hina) jn rv sd 031446 MET feb 95