"As far as the sovereignty of Bosnia-Hercegovina is concerned we agreed to have limited sovereignty for a limited time and that is clear from the Dayton Agreement"
- Alija Izetbegovic
About this Quote
This quote by Alija Izetbegovic speaks with the restricted sovereignty of Bosnia-Hercegovina as outlined in the Dayton Agreement. This contract was signed in 1995 and was meant to bring an end to the Bosnian War. The arrangement established a decentralized federal government in Bosnia-Hercegovina, with minimal sovereignty for a restricted time. This restricted sovereignty was planned to ensure that the different ethnic groups in the area might coexist quietly. The agreement also developed a combined military and police force, in addition to a typical currency. The Dayton Agreement was a compromise between the various ethnic groups in the area, and it was intended to bring stability and peace to the region. The minimal sovereignty of Bosnia-Hercegovina was an essential part of this contract, and it was meant to guarantee that the different ethnic groups could cohabit in peace.
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