On the occasion of March 1, the Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a joint ceremonial academy of the Canton of Sarajevo, the City of Sarajevo and municipalities from the territory of the Canton of Sarajevo was held today in the Town Hall, from which it was stated that the independence of BiH be preserved and strengthened in every inch of the country.
In her address, the mayor of Sarajevo, Benjamina Karić, pointed out that the independence of the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which “we restored on March 1, 1992, we jealously, meticulously and resolutely guard”.
“Independence is not obtained once and for all, that’s why we remind you every year how independence is preserved, maintained and strengthened in every part of the country and in every form. The moment when we take it for granted and when we think that it is unquestionable, that is when our independence is most vulnerable,” added Karić.
Therefore, the mayor said, let’s work hard and build always and everywhere, let’s strengthen our economy, social and health care system, our armed forces and police, our judiciary, energy independence, expand our diplomacy, improve our education system, build our country stone by stone and in this way let’s strengthen and build our independence.
“Attacks on the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina from those who do not like this country are not unknown to us, both open and insidious and covert. We are not afraid of these attacks, but we do not underestimate them either. Today, when we celebrate Independence Day, we are also reminded of the importance of preserving the values of the multicultural, multinational, sovereign, integral and independent state of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is the moral obligation of every Bosnian and Herzegovinian, regardless of nationality or religion,” stated Karić.
The Prime Minister of the Sarajevo Canton, Nihad Uk, reminded that many lives were unfortunately lost for the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which should always be reminded of the young generation.
“Out of respect for those who fought for the independence and sovereignty of BiH with their lives, today we must fight even harder for citizens to have the freedom to decide their own fate, the right to their own culture and identity, and equal participation in building their future,” said Uk.
He noted that the preservation of independence is a fundamental principle of the Canton Sarajevo Government, and that March 1 is an opportunity to remember the struggle for independence, but also a day when we should talk about the years ahead and the challenges we face in the process of building a democratic society and a prosperous future for all citizens.
An appropriate cultural and artistic program was arranged as part of the ceremonial academy, and representatives of all levels of government, as well as political and public life in Sarajevo and the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina attended, Fena reports.
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