This is a broad agenda. In pursuing it, however, we are clear that we must complement rather than compete with other security organisations. And remember also that, although much is altering about our North Atlantic Alliance, NATO's core values remain unchanged. It is a military Alliance, built around the concept of collective defence, and founded on a strong and dynamic transatlantic relationship. Those three elements are at the heart of NATO, and will continue to be as important in the future as they have been in the past half century.
Much work remains to be done before a lasting peace is built in Bosnia.
But we must recognize that IFOR and SFOR have helped end Europe's bloodiest conflict since the Second World War. It is no exaggeration to say that IFOR and SFOR have vindicated the goals set up by the Partnership for Peace. The military cooperation through PfP has allowed IFOR and SFOR forces to be organized and deployed with speed and effectiveness. This has given our overall cooperative approach a much needed and very valuable operational dimension. It has proved in the most positive way possible the sheer value of cooperation.