BiH: Joint Statement by High Representative Kallas and Commissioner Kos on the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords

On the 30^th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords, ending the three-and-a-half-year-long Bosnian War, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, and Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, issued the following statement:

"The Dayton Peace Accords brought an end to one of Europe's darkest chapters and secured a peace that endures to this day. Yet, thirty years on, there are unresolved challenges from the past in Bosnia and Herzegovina. While this year has presented political hurdles, the country has remained resilient. Staying the course towards EU membership, as a united, sovereign country in a stable and secure region, must remain the ultimate goal. All political leaders should focus on the reforms needed to move forward. The EU stands ready to ensure peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Our military operation, EUFOR Althea, remains indispensable for this. Thirty years after Dayton, Bosnia and Herzegovina must seize the opportunity to shape its EU future."