1. As you know, I have been here in Sarajevo so far for just two full days, and it has been quite unlike any other visit I have ever made! It has been a privilege to be here at such an historic turning-point, and to be with the brave people of Sarajevo, of all faiths and none.

2. By being here, I hope to have demonstrated the goodwill and concern of the worldwide Anglican Communion for ALL those seeking to build lasting peace in Bosnia-Herzegovina. It has also been a joy to make a pastoral visit to British Servicemen on Mount Igman and at UNPROFOR Headquarters.

3. As you know, I have had discussions with Reis-ul-Ulema, Mustafa Cevic; with President Izetbegovic and his colleagues; and with Cardinal Pulic. I have also met a wonderful range of people walking in the old city; at a poetry reading and receptions here at the Embassy; at a Marie Stopes project in town; at Studio 99; and over dinner. I am looking forward to a further evening in the company of Reis-ul-Ulema, Mr Cevic. I have been able to meet some local Serbian Orthodox priests at some of the functions mentioned above. But it has been a great sadness to me that Metropolitan Nikolei was unable to meet me at a place within reasonable distance of Sarajevo. I have a strong desire to maintain constructive ecumenical relationships with the Serbian Orthodox Church.

What do I hope to have achieved, in addition to showing appreciation and pastoral concern for the British and UN forces in Bosnia?

First, I hope my being here is a vivid demonstration of the concern and commitment of Anglicans worldwide for this Country as it sets out on the road to peace and reconstruction.

Second, In my discussions with Christian and Muslim leaders and others I have discussed the importance of acknowledging and owning what has been done, of justice, repentance and explicit commitment to peaceful co-existence for the sake of all we have in common. I pray that these discussions may in a small way encourage the chemistry of peace, in which religions have an important role.

Third, The Bosnian issue has caused ill feeling amongst Muslims internationally on account of the perceived attitudes of traditionally Christian countries in the West. I hope that my presence here and the time I have spent with Muslim political and religious leaders and the people of Sarajevo can help to heal the hurts.

Fourth, It has been a joy to strengthen the ecumenical links with Roman Catholics and to worship together.

Finally, It has been humbling and inspiring to experience the resilience of the wonderful people of Sarajevo, both Muslim, Croat and Serb. I am glad to have been able to represent to them all the great goodwill felt by Anglicans around the world. I hope that my visit has helped a little to make Advent for them what it should be - a time of expectation and hope.