local and regional levels. In particular, steps will be taken to eliminate duplication of governmental institutions such as post, customs, tax, and police and to instill support for the Federation at all levels of government, including by the appointment of officials at all levels who are supportive of the Federation. They expressed their determination to improve security in Federation territory; to establish routes into the Federation from all directions; and to eliminate restrictions on freedom of movement, including all checkpoints. They welcome the actions of IFOR near Mostar on March 17; such actions will contribute to freedom of movement throughout the Federation.

The Federation Parties reiterate their support for the European Union Administrator of Mostar and will without delay conduct elections so that local officials will be democratically elected.

The Federation Parties welcome the invitation of the Government of Germany to meet in Bonn on March 28, where Federation authorities will report on the implementation of their commitments and commit themselves to regular, high-level meetings under international auspices to take further steps on the Federation and to monitor their implementation of agreed decisions.

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