Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Distinguished Mr. President, Excellencies, at the outset of my address, I would like to take this opportunity to greet the President of the United Nations (UN) Security Council, the distinguished ambassadors of the UN Security Council member states and other ambassadors, as well as Mr. Christian Schmidt, the High Representative of the international community in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Honourable Deputy Secretary General, dear Radmila, esteemed ambassadors, ladies and gentlemen, at the beginning of my address, as the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, I wish to express gratitude to NATO for its enormous contribution to establishing and preserving peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, undemocratic actors, through hybrid actions, undermine trust in democratic institutions and processes.

The event brought together more than 200 guests from social, economic, diplomatic, political, and cultural spheres, including numerous successful entrepreneurs from Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Austria, and countries in the region.

Madam President, esteemed members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, ladies and gentlemen, it is my honour, as the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to address you in the home of European democracy - an institution that has, for decades, safeguarded and promoted fundamental values: human dignity, freedom, equality, and the rule of law.

Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina at home and abroad, esteemed excellencies, eminences, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen!

Dear citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, tonight we celebrate the most significant event in the history of our country.

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, Peace of God – Christ is born!

President of the European Council, Mr. Costa President of the European Commission, Ms. Von der Layen colleague presidents, ladies and gentlemen,

The Chairman Komšić was welcomed by the Director of the Centre Farhan Ahmad Nizami, with whom he discussed the possibilities of establishing cooperation between the University of Oxford and Bosnia and Herzegovina. During the meeting, mutual interest was expressed in the enhancement of academic exchange, as well as continuous monitoring of political and social developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina.