COMPROMISE EXPECTED ON ESTABLISHING BOSNIAN COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

SARAJEVO, Nov 23 (Hina) - The office of the international high representative overseeing the implementation of the peace agreement in Bosnia-Herzegovina said on Saturday that it expected progress in negotiations this weekend on establishing a Council of Ministers. Until the next session of the three-man Bosnian Presidency, due to take place on Tuesday, the office would step up diplomatic efforts to reach a solution acceptable to all parties, spokesman Colum Murphy told a news conference in Sarajevo. The office believed that all parties were aware of the need for a compromise as soon as possible. This was also the basis of optimistic estimates that a solution could be reached in the next two days, Murphy said, adding that surprises could not be ruled out. (hina) vm jn 231850 MET nov 96