IZETBEGOVIĆ: Dodik LIKE BOSANCA joke

Bakir Izetbegovic, chairman of the BiH presidency, in an exclusive interview for "Hello!" Emphasizes that one should not talk about what will happen if RS fails to give up the referendum, but what will Dodik do.

Dodik said that the RS institutions, which drew him into the anti-constitutional and anti-Dayton adventure where not finished yet. At the moment, there are ongoing intensive diplomatic efforts in order to procedures RS remain within the framework of the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Dayton Peace Agreement. It is clear that out of these frames can have far-reaching consequences, especially if it turns out that this is a trial balloon for a far more dangerous referendums that Milorad Dodik and the SNSD party announced. This referendum is a red line, a possible referendum on the separation of RS from BiH, which was announced in 2018, would mean its transition, the international community through the Peace Implementation Council clearly stated. It would be good to Dodik a rational decision in the interest of all citizens of the RS and BiH, and that instead of a referendum asking the modality of fulfilling the decisions of the Constitutional Court.

Are you afraid of a new war in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

I'm not afraid, but I'm worried. I am concerned about the possibility that someone gives the wrong estimate and based on these estimates brought the wrong decision, but opened the possibility that the conflict situation escalates into direct conflict. I am convinced that the conflict is in nobody's interest to him no one can benefit, and everyone will have damage. Trends leading to the escalation we have the time to stop that we made to suffer after all.

Is Serbia took the right attitude when it comes to RS referendum?

The Republic of Serbia, above all its power, the whole situation must take into account their own interests. I am confident that President Tomislav Nikolic and Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic want peace in the region, progress in Serbia, integration into the European Union. In this regard, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia have common interests. When I say H, I and the RS entity. EU offers the optimal framework for the prosperity of all peoples and citizens in BiH. Serbia's position is correct, and if he remains consistent, it will be a good basis for further development of good neighborly relations after the dust settles because of the controversial referendum.

What is your view on the claim that "Arabs colonize Bosnia and Herzegovina" and that they live more than 40,000 in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

As for any nonsense. This arbitrary figure, put into circulation in a single hysterical and xenophobic media campaign which included some of the media in BiH, as well as some regional media, is not even close to reality. And the reality is that the countries of the region rightly compete in attracting rich investors from the Gulf and wealthy tourists from the region. Also it successfully working and Serbia - the best example is the purchase and sale of state airline and the "Belgrade on water". In BiH we want to attract investors. Media campaign not help it, but the situation on the ground is such that the Arabs still feel welcome and enjoy our traditional hospitality throughout the country. On Saturday the Trebevic, in East Sarajevo, which is administratively part of the Republic of Slovenia, opened the amusement park "Sanilend", which is an Arab investment. Similarly, the Russian capital is invested in both entities, where there is a possibility for profit.

What do you think about private Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic?

There's some important differences between public and private. I think that Aleksandar Vucic young and dynamic leader, who is on his shoulders took a great responsibility, it is undeniably courage. I am confident and to lead Serbia in the right direction, which is long-term and good for the country. Of course, do not agree on everything, sometimes we have exchanged harsh replicas in order to better understand, but basically we have the correct mutual relations and share a willingness to develop relations between BiH and Serbia on the basis of mutual respect and common interests, which is very much there.

And about Milorad Dodik?

Milorad Dodik is a strong leader and a skilled politician. I think this quality is often used for the wrong purposes, creating conflicts instead of focusing on the progress and development, the common interest. He is like the Bosnians from Switzerland who drives the highway in the opposite direction, confident that hundreds of other drivers mistakes - you can admire his skill and bravura, but know that the accident is imminent if it continues in the same direction.

Do you think that Russia contributes to the tense situation in BiH support RS?

It is certain that Russia in the framework of its diplomatic strategy provides non-selective support to RS and increasingly takes positions that differ in part from the position of other countries in the Council for Peace Implementation. However, Russia also supports the integrity and sovereignty within the framework established by the Dayton Agreement, so that the question of how far Russia would go in its support destructive behavior SNSD leader in case of further radicalization.

• 16 Sep, 2016
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