The Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denis Bećirović, spoke with the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Parliament of the Republic of Italy, Lorenzo Fontana, as part of his official visit to the Republic of Italy. Bećirović suggested that the Parliament of Italy adopt a resolution supporting the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
During the meeting, it was pointed out that the relations between BiH and Italy are very good and friendly. It was established that there is additional space for further improvement of relations in the fields of economy, culture, education, connecting cities and regions, in joint action through international organizations and encouraging direct contacts between citizens of the two countries.
Bećirović emphasized the importance of strengthening Bosnia and Herzegovina’s relations with the Republic of Italy, a member and founding country of the EU and NATO. Also, Italy is a member of a number of regional initiatives, such as the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative, the EU Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region (EUSAIR), the Central European Initiative (CEI).
Bećirović said that the Republic of Italy plays an important role in promoting stability and prosperity in the region, and provides significant support to the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina in its reform processes, as well as European and Euro-Atlantic integrations. Her commitment to regional cooperation and bilateral relations contributes to the strengthening of peace and security, as well as to the economic development of the entire region.
Fontana pointed out that Italy is particularly committed to promoting the European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina, providing technical and advisory assistance in the reform process.
He added that the Italian parliamentarians are well informed about the challenges facing Bosnia and Herzegovina and that they are ready to contribute to strengthening the cooperation between the two countries.
