At the beginning of the meeting, Commissioner Hahn congratulated the Chairman Covic, and expressed his satisfaction that B&H submitted credible application for EU membership, thus showing its commitment to the EU. He said that submission of the request for membership in EU is a great day for B&H, and that is the result of a very active and engaged policy, both in B&H and the EU.
He also congratulated to the citizens of B&H, emphasizing that there is a long way in the process of European integration before our country, and that B&H can always count on the help of the EU in this process.
“Submission of the application for the EU membership is a special moment that will mean a major turning point in B&H, said Covic, adding that the credible application is the result of the hard work of EU administration and all levels of government.
He also said that B&H is expecting more obligations in the future towards the EU and that the European path has no alternative.
All EU member states sent warm congratulations which shows the support that B&H has on its European path.
(Source: faktor.ba)