Minister Grlić Radman in Dayton: Commitment to BiH’s peace, stability, and European future reaffirmed

Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman visited the United States from May 23 to 26, 2025, to mark the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement. During his stay in Dayton, the minister also participated in the Spring Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
 
While in Dayton, Minister Grlić Radman took part in the panel discussion titled “Dayton 30 Years Later: Challenges Today to Further EU & Transatlantic Integration.” He emphasized the enduring relevance of the Dayton Agreement for the political stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), stating that the fundamental structure of the Agreement - one state, two entities, three constituent peoples - remains crucial for maintaining balance and peace.
 
“Now, 30 years later, BiH is facing its most difficult political and institutional crisis and is in a deep political stalemate,” warned Grlić Radman, calling for the preservation of constitutional balance and respect for the rights of all constituent peoples. He particularly stressed the importance of enabling each constituent people to freely and legitimately elect their political representatives, as a cornerstone of genuine equality.
 
Grlić Radman reaffirmed Croatia’s strong support for BiH’s European and Euro-Atlantic path, underscoring that a sovereign, democratic, and functional Bosnia and Herzegovina is essential for lasting peace and security in Southeast Europe. He added that a truly European model of federalism is one that rejects both secessionism and centralism and, as such, represents the only viable framework for real equality and long-term stability.
 
During his stay in Dayton, the minister also participated in the opening panel of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s Spring Session. He reminded attendees that while peace in BiH has formally lasted for three decades, true stability and reconciliation have yet to be achieved. He highlighted the long-standing denial of rights to the Croat population, who have been unable to elect their legitimate member of the BiH Presidency in four consecutive election cycles.
 
Minister Grlić Radman also held a constructive bilateral meeting with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. They discussed strengthening the Croatian-American strategic dialogue, enhancing energy cooperation, and jointly working to promote regional stability. On this occasion, the nomination of the new U.S. Ambassador to Croatia, Nicole McGraw, was welcomed, along with the importance of swift ratification of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. The minister also reaffirmed Croatia’s full commitment to joining the OECD and expressed gratitude for U.S. support.
 
The minister concluded by reiterating that Croatia remains firmly committed to strengthening Euro-Atlantic security, including through the expansion of LNG terminal capacity, participation in the Three Seas Initiative, and continued support for the Dayton Peace Agreement. He emphasized that, in cooperation with the United States, Croatia will continue to work toward preserving peace, security, and equality in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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