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Clinton, Bill

Clinton and Izetbegovic Discuss Post-Agreement Strategy

Strategic Insights

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Following the signing of agreements on March 18, 1994, US President Bill Clinton met with Bosnia-Herzegovina's President Alija Izetbegovic to discuss subsequent courses of action. The two leaders engaged in a productive dialogue, with the US committing to provide economic assistance for the country's reconstruction and rehabilitation. Clinton also informed Izetbegovic of the US' readiness to sign a bilateral assistance agreement that would establish a framework for future economic and technical support.

Key Takeaways:

  • The US will work with the European Union and other states to provide economic assistance for Bosnia's reconstruction and rehabilitation.
  • Clinton and Izetbegovic discussed next steps following the agreements signed on March 18, 1994.
  • The US is prepared to sign a bilateral assistance agreement establishing a framework for future technical and economic assistance to Bosnia.
  • The US will reopen its Embassy in Sarajevo in the near future, with Ambassador Victor Jackovich returning to the country.
  • The US reaffirmed its commitment to participating in the implementation of a viable peace agreement among the parties in Bosnia.
  • Clinton met with Croatia's President Franjo Tudjman, discussing Croatia's role in helping make the agreements signed on March 18, 1994, succeed.
  • The US will work with Croatia and the Bosniac-Croat Federation toward their full integration in Western political, economic, and security arrangements.
  • The US has announced plans to provide $2 million for the "Hospital Partnership" and $1.5 million for medical supplies to alleviate the humanitarian situation in Croatia.
  • The US will double the Fulbright program and donate $50,000 worth of American studies books to the recently rebuilt American Studies Library in Dubrovnik.

Statistics:

  • The US will provide $2 million for the "Hospital Partnership" in Croatia.
  • The US will also provide an additional $1.5 million for medical supplies.
  • The US intends to double the Fulbright program.
  • The US has donated $50,000 worth of American studies books to the American Studies Library in Dubrovnik.

Sources:

  • White House Office of the Press Secretary, March 19, 1994
  • White House Office of the Press Secretary, March 19, 1994

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