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SARAJEVO, November 26 (FENA) - Members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Željko Komšić and Šefik Džaferović extended a joint congratulation to the citizens of BiH on the occasion of November 25 - BiH Statehood Day and said that everyone should turn to positive and constructive processes, further internal reintegration, economic development and integration into the European Union and NATO.
Member of the BiH Presidency Komšić reminded that seventy-seven years ago, thanks to a strong and determined generation of people, the statehood of BiH was restored in Mrkonjić-Grad and that the most advanced parts of the society at that time, were supported by the libertarian aspirations of the majority of BiH citizens, workers, peasants, intellectuals and others.
They did so, Komšić added, on the principles of democracy and freedom for all citizens and peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina, regardless of their nationality or religion.
He pointed out that the leaders of the then national liberation and anti-fascist struggle had enough wisdom and knowledge to mobilize people of different political and ideological worldviews in the fight for the state and their freedom.
“People of different identities and members of different social or class groups gathered into one, common goal. They succeeded in that because they respected each other and knew how to define a common interest,” said Komšić.
He added that the then generation of BiH anti-fascists did not lag behind those who fought against fascism and evil in the world and that the sacrifices made will testify and forever witness the civilizational feat that was done then, to everyone's pride.
He expressed the belief that this could be done and that the generation of people from 1943 did not lose hope even in much more difficult circumstances.
He is convinced that Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite all the aggravating circumstances it is facing, is moving in the right direction, and that is membership in NATO and the European Union, which will surely bring a more stable, honest and prosperous society.
“Those who do not think well for our country will not stop us on that path. They may try, but they will not succeed. The majority of BiH citizens believe this is the right path because they know where they belong and where their homeland belongs,” Komšić pointed out.
BiH Presidency member Džaferovic pointed out that November 25 is a special date that symbolizes all the highest values.
He emphasized that the historic session of ZAVNOBiH on November 25, 1943 in Mrkonjić Grad, was a place where a decision was made to restore the statehood of Bosnia and Herzegovina and its multiethnic character and equality of all its peoples and citizens was confirmed on that day.
He reminded that a few days ago, the 25th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement was marked.
“Equality proclaimed at ZAVNOBIH is also confirmed by the Dayton Constitution of BiH, according to which peoples and citizens should be equal on the entire territory of the state. Unfortunately, this principle has not been implemented and there is strong discrimination, especially when it comes to the returnee population and national minorities,” said Džaferovicć.
He stressed the need to ensure equality for every human being, on every inch of this country.
“We need to turn to positive and constructive processes, further internal reintegration of our country, its economic development and integration into the Europe Union and NATO. This is in the interest of all peoples and citizens of BiH, and I believe that this period lies ahead,” concluded the member of the Presidency of BiH Džaferović.
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