New York [US], November 4 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday extended the authorization of an EU-led peacekeeping force in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) for another 12 months.

The UN council adopted Resolution 2604, re-authorizing European Union Force Althea (EUFOR ALTHEA) in BiH for one year, starting from the adoption date of this resolution.

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It also re-authorized the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) presence in the country for 12 months.

The EUFOR ALTHEA in BiH is a military force of 600 troops with a mission to ensure continued compliance with the 1995 Dayton Peace Agreement, which put an end to the Bosnian War that took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina between 1992 and 1995.

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The mandate of the force is to support the BiH authorities in maintaining a safe and secure environment in the Balkan country. (ANI/Xinhua)

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