Supporting Letters (2/2)

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Wright Patterson Air Force Base Ohio

November 21, 1995

The Honorable

Warren Christopher

Secretary of State of the

United States of America

Dear Mr. Secretary:

Upon initialing of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, I will undertake several confidence-building measures to develop ties between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Bosnia and Herzegovina and to build support for the peace settlement. Toward these important ends, I am pleased to make the following commitments on behalf of the government and people of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Release Of All Detained Non-Combatants

All detained non-combatants will be released immediately from work brigade, detention site or other formal or informal custody, as required by UN Security Council Resolution 1019 of November 9, 1995. Specifically, pursuant to the resolution, all detention camps throughout the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina will be immediately closed, and representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross shall be permitted A) to register any, Persons detained against their wilL and g to have access to any site it may deem important.

Establishment Of Embassies And Consulates

In accordance with the Agreement on Mutual Recognition and Normalization of Relations between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, full diplomatic relations will be established immediately. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Federal Republic of Yugoslavia will establish embassies and exchange ambassadors as soon as possible. Representatives will be named to a senior bilateral expert group to meet regularly and to review issues related to their bilateral relations, including the opening of additional consulates.

Customs Union

As a matter of priority, my government will participate in senior expert-level meetings to pursue the harmonization of customs policies toward establishment of a customs union between the two countries.

Hot Line

With technical assistance as offered by the United States, my government will establish a direct, secure telephone link between the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Presidency of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

Direct Flights

My government will grant permission through appropriate national and international agencies for direct flights between Sarajevo and Belgrade. I understand that interested countries intend to encourage international

carriers to add these routes to their schedule.

High-Level Visits

I undertake to have my government organize a program of high-level visits to Sarajevo and other important sites for officials and other distinguishedpersons from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. I understand that Ambassadors from Contact Group and other interested countries will be available to participate as appropriate to help sustain international and domestic interest in the strengthening of ties between the two countries.

Economic Development

My government will take the steps necessary to establish a bilateral Commission on Economic Integration and Infrastructure Development for bilateral cooperation on nationally- and internationally-funded projects affecting both countries. In particular, the Commission will promote co-financing, joint ventures, and appropriate multilateral arrangements to develop the transportation, energy, and communications sectors in both countries.

Chamber Of Commerce

My government will actively seek the establishment of a joint Chamber of Commerce to promote trade and economic development in both countries by coordinating, where appropriate, the activities of the respective Chambers of Commerce in each country and by promoting ties with Chambers of Commerce in other countries.

Cultural And Educational Exchange

My government will actively develop student exchanges between the two countries, as well as nominate students to participate in joint exchange programs with the United States. Similarly, with support from the United States and other interested governments, my government will promote visits between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Bosnia and Herzegovina for scientific, cultural, sporting, youth and similar groups. We will fully participate in the establishment and operation of a bilateral Commission on Cultural and Educational Exchange to develop programs in these areas.

Military Exchanges

In the context of regional arms control and related military confidence-building measures agreed elsewhere by Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, my government will promote familiarizationand staff exchange visits for officers from the armed forces of the othercountry. These visits will explore, among other measures, the establishment of liaison offices to each other's respective defense chiefs.

Commission Of Inquiry

My government will actively support the establishment and activities of an international commission of inquiry into the recent conflict in the former Yugoslavia. This will include participation by the governments of the states involved, as well as distinguished international experts to be named by agreement among the Republics of former Yugoslavia. The Commission's mandate will be to conduct fact-finding and other necessary studies into the causes, conduct, and consequences of the recent conflict on as broad and objective a basis as possible, and to issue a report thereon, to be made available to all interested countries and organizations. My government will cooperate fully with this Commission.

Sincerely,

Alija Izetbegovic

President of the Republic of

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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The Honorable

Slobodan Milosevic

President of the

Republic of Serbia

Dear Mr. President:

I refer to the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in particular its Annex 9 on Public Corporations. My government intends to see established passenger and freight rail service on a regular schedule along the rail line extending through Bosanska Krupa, Bosanska Novi, Bosanska Dubica, and Bosanska Gradiska in a cooperative arrangement that accords with Article II of Annex 9. My government will support and facilitate as appropriate the functioning of this railroad.

Sincerely,

Alija Izetbegovic

President of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina

cc: The Honorable Warren Christopher

Secretary of State of the United States of America

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