MOSTAR, September 4 (FENA) - HDZ BiH representative of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina Nikola Lovrinović said the failure to form government is a constant source of political instability that undermines already delicate domestic issues, adding that these blockades are pushing Bosnia and Herzegovina into greater crisis.
"Blocking the implementation of the signed Principles for the Formation of the Government is political lack of seriousness that will cost Bosnia and Herzegovina its progress on the path to the EU and NATO, as well as implementation of key reforms for the future of the country. The government must be established in accordance with the agreement reached between HDZ, SDA and SNSD leaders, which has also been recognized by the international community, " Lovrinović said.
He stressed that the Annual National Program (ANP) should not be treated as an instrument for blackmail and obstruction of government, "as it is currently used by Bosniak members of the Presidency."
"After all, ANP is not conditional either, and to my knowledge no relevant international political factor is of the view that government cannot be formed without the ANP. The issue of the ANP should be left to the new convocation of the BiH Council of Ministers. Members of Council of Ministers must respect the Constitution and the laws, and we cannot have negative attitude towards responsibilities of the office holders. BiH urgently needs a new government. Slowing the progress and blocking the agreement is inappropriate political responsibility at this moment," said Lovrinović.
Commenting on BiH's long-term strategic goals, path to the European Union and NATO, Lovrinović emphasized that the Croatian side is willingly leading questions regarding BiH's future.
"The position of Croatian political representatives is clear and unquestionable, and that is full membership in the European Union and NATO. There is no alternative future, no different interpretations of where Bosnia and Herzegovina belongs. As a serious pro-European party, HDZ BiH is recognized as the leader of Euro-Atlantic integration that wants to ensure prosperity, stability and progress in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and to provide security, opportunities and a better standard of living to its citizens," HDZ BiH announced.
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