A member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Željko Komšić, welcomed the United Kingdom’s Special Envoy for the Western Balkans, Dame Karen Pierce.
Komšić expressed gratitude to the Special Envoy, Karen Pierce, for her personal engagement and contribution to strengthening friendly and partner relations between the two countries.
The two sides assessed that the relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United Kingdom are friendly and substantial, with active political dialogue and significant cooperation. During the meeting, they emphasized the importance of the United Kingdom’s continued support for reform processes in Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially considering their significance for strengthening stability and overall socio-economic development of the country. It was pointed out that the continuation and acceleration of reform processes are of key significance for improving economic development and creating better living conditions for the citizens.
Special Envoy Pierce confirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to continued cooperation and its dedication to Bosnia and Herzegovina, its prosperity, stability, and progress in reform processes.
Speaking about the upcoming elections, the two sides emphasized the expectation that the electoral process be free, democratic, and transparent, with full respect for the electoral will of the citizens and the highest democratic standards. In this context, they discussed the importance of improving the electoral process through the implementation of modern election technologies.
On behalf of the Chair of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Head of the Cabinet, Alija Kožljak, attended the meeting, the Public Relations Office of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina announced.
