Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ladies and gentlemen, at the outset, I wish to express my gratitude to all of you for the decision to extend the mandate of the EUFOR Althea mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Thank you, as permanent representatives of your respective countries. I would like to extend particular thanks to the Permanent Representative of Greece.

Honourable Mothers of Srebrenica, esteemed families of the victims of genocide, Excellencies, Eminences, lLadies and gentlemen, it is my honour to address you on behalf of the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with sincere gratitude for demonstrating solidarity and profound respect for the victims of genocide here in the capital of the Republic of Austria.

The monument, symbolizing remembrance, truth, and a warning to humanity, was erected with the support of the institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Austria, and organized by the Alliance of Bosnian Associations in Austria "Consilium Bosniacum."

The theme of this summit is “Common Interests, Common Commitment for a Common Future: Together Towards the EU.”

Distinguished President Begaj, honourable colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, I extend my gratitude to our esteemed hosts from the Republic of Albania for their warm hospitality and excellent organization.

In his address before former soldiers and numerous representatives of all levels of government in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chairman of BiH Presidency Komšić emphasized the greatness and importance of the Bosnian and Herzegovinian resistance and underlined the importance of nurturing the culture of remembrance.

Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Komšić addressed numerous world officials with clear messages, emphasizing the importance of respecting the United Nations Charter and universal principles of international law, and supported the New York Declaration, which, among other things, confirms the commitment of the UN member states to the goals and principles set out in the UN Charter, in particular respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, non-use of force and peaceful resolution of international disputes.

On that occasion, Chairman Komšić addressed the officials and participants in the gathering, emphasizing the importance of multilateralism, dialogue and solidarity in overcoming global challenges, and conveyed clear messages of support for the idea of international cooperation based on justice and humanism.

On that occasion, he addressed those present, emphasizing the importance of the defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina and recalling the heroism of the fighters who laid down their lives for the freedom of the homeland in those regions:

On that occasion, he highlighted the importance of this professional and scientific gathering for the development of the medical profession and the improvement of health care in Bosnia and Herzegovina, stressing that the citizens of our country will benefit the most from the knowledge and experiences that will be exchanged in the coming days by the best experts in this field from around the world.