The Chairman of the BiH Council of Ministers Denis Zvizdić stated at a press conference in Sarajevo that he is pleased that the Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) with BiH has been activated and will come into force on June 1, which is a very important step forward on the BiH’s European path and raises relations between BiH and the EU on a much more constructive level.
He said that BiH and the EU are establishing truly formal political dialogue, which, through series of bodies that will be formed, will be done according to dynamic of implementation of the Stabilization and Association Agreement. The key body will be the Council of Stabilization and Association, which will be assembled by representatives of the EU, the European Commission and representatives of the BiH Council of Ministers.
“Stabilization and Association Agreement will strengthen the position of BiH in Europe, especially in the region because it requires special relations and regional cooperation,“ said Zvizdić.
He added that will send very positive signals to foreign investors and make BiH an attractive area for new foreign investments.
“Of course its implementation will raise the level of rule of law, security, safety of citizens and entire state to a higher level. It is truly an important moment for BiH on its European path,“ said Zvizdić.
He emphasized that accession to the EU also means liberalization of market. He added that “we will need to work on increasing competitiveness of our products, so they can handle similar products in the European market“.
“He added that when it comes to export of milk and animal products, amendments to the laws will be made soon that will meet the required standards.
“Our task is to seriously work on implementation of the Stabilization and Association Agreement. According to one article of the agreement we have an obligation to implement it within six years. I call all institutions of BiH, entities and Brčko District, entire society and citizens of BiH to work together and do it before the deadline, because our key task and goal will be getting candidate status during the mandate of this government, which opens completely new perspective of BiH,“ said Zvizdić.
(Source: Fena)
