US Ambassador in Sarajevo Maureen Cormack said on Wednesday that no parallels can be drawn between Kosovo and the Republika Srpska (RS).

The ambassador told Radio Free Europe that Washington supports the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue which should lead to a solution in the form of an agreement by both sides, adding that the US welcomes the role of the European Union in the process.  

US policy is clear and consistent with no parallels between Kosovo and Serbia and the RS, Cormack said.  

“Our policy is consistent in regard to support for and commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia-Herzegovina. This is a state made up of two entities. Under the Dayton peace agreement, Bosnia-Herzegovina consists of two entities and they do not have the right to seccession,” the ambassador is quoted as saying.  

Cormack also expressed concern over the atmosphere prior to the election in Bosnia-Herzegovina, warning of politicians using lies and fear as the basis for their campaigns instead of facts. She expressed hope that voters will focus on real issues such as the country’s progress, the development of the economy and improvements of the health and education sectors.