SARAJEVO, 24 Oct (Hina) - U.S. special representative for military stability in the Balkans, James Pardew, on Thursday stated that the arrival of a U.S. ship carrying weapons for the Bosnian Federation army in Ploce port was a proof
that the United States were ready to help the strengthening of the Croat-Muslim Federation and the establishment of military balance in the region, which would secure a lasting peace.
SARAJEVO, 24 Oct (Hina) - U.S. special representative for military
stability in the Balkans, James Pardew, on Thursday stated that the
arrival of a U.S. ship carrying weapons for the Bosnian Federation
army in Ploce port was a proof that the United States were ready to
help the strengthening of the Croat-Muslim Federation and the
establishment of military balance in the region, which would secure
a lasting peace. #L#
The weapons and equipment, transported to Ploce port on the
ship 'American Condor', included tanks, armoured vehicles, anti-
tank weapons, small arms, ammunition and communication equipment.
The weapons and equipment were part of U.S. contribution for the
'Equip and Train' program, which was worth $ US 100 million, said
the statement, issued by the U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo.
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