Alija Izetbegovic
Alija Izetbegovic
Alija Izetbegovićwas a Bosnian politician, activist, lawyer, author, and philosopher who in 1990 became the first Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He served in this role until 1996, when he became a member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, serving until 2000. He was also the author of several books, most notably Islam Between East and West and the Islamic Declaration...
NationalityBosniak
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth8 August 1925
CitySamac, Bosnia And Herzegovina
Alija Izetbegovic quotes about
pushed Dayton forward, while they were obstructing it.
It affirms the implementation of democracy in the future of Bosnia-Herzegovina in areas where it does not exist today, ... We think this is an affirmation of Bosnia-Herzegovina's statehood.
My government is taking part in this agreement without any enthusiasm, but as someone taking a bitter yet useful potion or medication,
In history, good intentions do not always make good consequences
We Bosniaks would for sure fight for integrity of Bosnia.
In these negotiations we are not a helpless object, although great world powers are involved. We play an active role and try to influence our destiny; we have our own trump cards and we use them.
As far as the sovereignty of Bosnia-Hercegovina is concerned we agreed to have limited sovereignty for a limited time and that is clear from the Dayton Agreement.