; (B) encouraging NATO and the European Union to review their mission mandates and posture in Bosnia and Herzegovina to ensure they are playing a proactive role in establishing a safe and secure environment, particularly the defense environment; (C) using the voice of the United States in NATO to encourage alliance planning and support of an international military force to maintain a safe and secure environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially if Russia blocks reauthorization of the mission in the United Nations; and (D) a strengthened NATO headquarters in Sarajevo; (9) continue security cooperation with the Republic of Albania, Montenegro, and the Republic of North Macedonia through the auspices of NATO and through continued bilateral cooperation; (10) continue to support Montenegro’s ongoing accession negotiations with the European Union, including by providing assistance to Montenegro to help the country promptly meet European Union membership criteria; (11) continue to support the applications of the Republic of North Macedonia and the Republic of Albania for European Union membership by supporting improvement of their respective abilities to meet democracy benchmarks required for accession; (12) continue to support the overarching mission of the Open Balkan initiative provided the initiative remains inclusive of all Western Balkans countries and remains aligned with the objectives and standards laid out by the European Union for requirements for accession to the European Union; (13) continue to support the pursuit by Bosnia and Herzegovina of European Union candidate status by encouraging meaningful advancement of its reform agenda; (14) continue to support the cultural heritage, and recognize the languages of the Western Balkans; (15) coordinate closely with the European Union, the United Kingdom, and other allies and partners on sanctions designations and work to align efforts as much as possible to demonstrate a clear commitment to upholding democratic values