The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Elmedin Konaković, met today in Sarajevo with the Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland to BiH, Adrian Farrell. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the current relations and cooperation between the two countries, highlighting a joint commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties.
Special emphasis was placed on the recent opening of the Irish Resident Embassy in Sarajevo, which was assessed as an important step toward advancing diplomatic cooperation.
Konaković thanked Ireland for its consistent support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and constitutional order of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as for its solidarity in marking the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. He noted that the strong messages from Dublin carried special significance.
During the talks, Konaković also briefed Ambassador Farrell on the deepening political crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina, describing it as the most serious since the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement. He particularly warned about the announced referendums, which he said represent a serious threat to the country’s stability and regional peace.
Ambassador Farrell underlined that Ireland understands the complexity of the political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is ready to provide support. Drawing on Ireland’s own experience in the European integration process, he stressed that Dublin can offer concrete knowledge and expertise, reaffirming Ireland’s commitment to helping BiH on its path toward EU membership, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.
