Chairman Zvizdić with EU High Representative Mogherini

Chairman of the Council of Ministers of BIH Dr Denis Zvizdić, at the margins of the Munich Security Conference, met with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign and Security Policy Federica Mogherini, and briefed her of the current political and economic developments in BIH. 

Chairman Zvizdić said that the Council of Ministers of BIH works intensively on implementation of aims and requirements from the Reform Agenda, in addition to fulfilling, under planned dynamics, the EC Questionnaire, which BIH received in December 2016,.

High Representative Mongherini stressed her support to the continuation of reforms in BIH, saying that the doors of the European Union are open for Bosnia and Herzegovina. She commended a notable progress in both the EU integrations and economic development. She said that the future period should be marked by the fulfilment of Reform Agenda requirements and finalisation of answers to the European Commission Questionnaire, which are the preconditions for further development and prosperity o BIH. Mogheini commended visible the promotion of regional cooperation and the activities the Council of Ministers of BIH has been taking as of lately in that direction.

Chairman Zvizdić emphasised that Bosnia and Herzegovina is opted for the EU integrations and that the membership in the European Union is the highest priority and strategic aim. He said he hopes for BIH to get the candidate status by the end of this year.

Chairman Zvizdić noted a breakthrough of BIH towards NATO, adding that the MAP activation would be a key message for BIH concerning stability and regional security of the Wester Balkans.

He expects High Representative of the European Union Federica Mogherini to pay a visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina in early March, which would be a chance for her to learn of the progress made to-date and planned activities on the European Integrations road.

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