The Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denis Bećirović, met at NATO headquarters in Brussels with NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Šekerinska, with whom he discussed the progress of our country on its NATO path.
As announced by Bećirević’s office, the discussions discussed modalities for expanding Bosnia and Herzegovina’s cooperation with NATO, as well as other current security and political issues.
Bećirović informed the NATO Deputy Secretary General about the results achieved by Bosnia and Herzegovina, such as the adoption and implementation of five reform programs of BiH, the modernization and strengthening of the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces of BiH, the adoption of individually tailored partnership programs for the period 2025-2028, and many others.
He emphasized that the recent adoption of the BiH Reform Program for 2025 and preparations for the adoption of the document for 2026, along with the continuous increase in interoperability, clearly confirm that Bosnia and Herzegovina is successfully implementing the Membership Action Plan (MAP) and meets the conditions to be invited to NATO membership.
The Chairman of the BiH Presidency emphasized on this occasion that Bosnia and Herzegovina’s membership in NATO is a strategic foreign policy goal of the state, and that NATO integration is key to the long-term security, stability and strengthening of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s defense capabilities.
“The decision on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s entry into NATO is not made by the people, but by the state and its competent institutions. There is full, institutional consensus for this. All legal, strategic, doctrinal and operational documents have been adopted, confirming, with the consent of all political actors, that Bosnia and Herzegovina should become a member of NATO as soon as possible. Bosnia and Herzegovina has essentially met all the conditions to receive an invitation to NATO membership,” said Bećirović.
Bećirović emphasized that the formal conditions for Bosnia and Herzegovina to receive an invitation to NATO membership have also been met. Our country’s entry into full NATO membership will mark the beginning of long-term stability in Southeast Europe.
He pointed out the importance of continuing reforms in the defense and security sector, as well as further strengthening Bosnia and Herzegovina’s cooperation with NATO, including support for the development of the capacities of the Armed Forces of BiH and increasing interoperability with the Alliance.
NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Šekerinska emphasized the importance of continued cooperation between Bosnia and Herzegovina and NATO. She praised the adoption and submission of the BiH Reform Program for 2025.
On this occasion, it was confirmed that Bosnia and Herzegovina will have a meeting with NATO again, at the highest level, in the NAC plus Bosnia and Herzegovina format. The meeting will be held on May 6 this year in Brussels.
