The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Elmedin Konaković, met on Tuesday with John Ginkel, Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The discussion covered the political and security situation, post-election processes, and the further development of cooperation between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United States.
The interlocutors exchanged views on the election results in both the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Konaković emphasized the responsibility of political actors in BiH to form governments at all levels without unnecessary delay, thereby enabling institutions to focus on reforms and economic development.
The Minister highlighted that the United States is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s key strategic partners and that its robust engagement remains of particular importance for the country’s peace and stability. He underscored the importance of consistent support for the Office of the High Representative (OHR) and the High Representative, whose role in implementing the Dayton Peace Agreement and safeguarding the constitutional order is crucial for the stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina – at least until all conditions of the “5+2 Agenda” are fully met.
The discussion on further strengthening economic ties also addressed energy cooperation, with a specific focus on the “Southern Interconnection” project. Konaković highlighted the significance of this project for establishing an additional natural gas supply route, reducing energy dependency, and ensuring long-term security of supply for both citizens and the economy.
He emphasized that cooperation with the U.S. in this area offers an opportunity to further strengthen the strategic partnership through concrete projects of long-term significance for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
