Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - Jordan voted yes to support the extension of a European Union peacekeeping force in Bosnia and Herzegovina .

During last evening meeting,Jordan's permanent representative to the UN Dina Kawar deplored the lack of progress in the country and called on the parties to overcome their differences. Kawar said that the presence of the European Union Force Althea military deployment in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR ALTHEA) was critical to allow the country to move forward on the path to peace and stability.

Jordan's envoy expressed concern over secessionist proposals and urged respect for the country’s territorial integrity,calling the October elections a ray of hope.

In her speech at the UN,Kawar encouraged the new leaders to work towards unity and progress, and in overcoming the economic challenges, exacerbated by the recent flooding.

*Petra