A special session of the National Assembly of Republika Srpska (NSRS) is being held today, prompted by the veto issued by Željka Cvijanović against the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s invitation to EUFOR to assist in the arrest of fugitives Milorad Dodik, Nenad Stevandić, and Radovan Višković.
In her address to the NSRS, Cvijanović stated that the narrative about the dismantling of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s constitutional order is merely a façade, and that the true objectives have long been evident. She explained that the mandate of the EUFOR Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina has two parts: an executive component—operating within the mandate of the UN Security Council and implemented by the EU Foreign Affairs Council—and a non-executive component—focused on assisting in the training of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
“What makes the Conclusion of the two members of the Presidency of BiH additionally irrelevant is the fact that EUFOR, as a foreign military force in Bosnia and Herzegovina tasked with overseeing the military implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement, has no authority to assist domestic security agencies in the manner requested in the disputed Conclusion,” said Cvijanović.
Cvijanović stated before the National Assembly of Republika Srpska that war-mongering statements have never come from Republika Srpska, whereas they have come from the Federation of BiH.
“A foreign military force like EUFOR should be allowed to carry out its mission of preserving peace and stability with full respect, rather than being dragged into the sphere of political conflicts and tensions within the country. It is also important to recall that Article 2B of Annex 1 states that no entity shall accept or use force against another entity, and that the armed forces of any entity shall not enter or remain in the territory of another entity without the consent of that entity’s government and the Presidency of BiH. This is not stated arbitrarily, but for a reason,”she added.
She then said that the policy she represents is not aggressive but constructive and aimed at preserving the Constitution and equality.
“That is why I turned to the National Assembly for support—so that we can take a clear stand against being outvoted, against inequality, and against the abuse of both domestic and foreign institutions. Therefore, I call on you, members of parliament, to support this decision and to jointly demonstrate our responsibility toward Republika Srpska and the positions of its most important institutions,” Cvijanović concluded.
Written by our correspondent D.I.
