Dr Bećirović expressed his gratitude to President Macron and the friendly people of the French Republic for their comprehensive assistance and support to Bosnia and Herzegovina since the country’s independence. He reminded that 86 French soldiers lost their lives in peacekeeping missions during the aggression against the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina—an enduring testament to the deep and lasting connection between the two nations.

Speaking about the current situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dr Bećirović emphasized that the year 2025 was marked by brutal attacks on the constitutional order of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Dayton–Paris Peace Agreement. He stressed that, in this context, it is of utmost importance that the French Republic and other strategic partners of Bosnia and Herzegovina lend their particular support to two key institutions that guarantee peace and stability—the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Office of the High Representative of the International Community (OHR). He underlined that these two institutions have played a crucial role in protecting the constitutional order and preventing destabilization of the state, warning that in the coming period, great caution will be required.

The Member of the Presidency noted the importance of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ firm condemnation of the adoption of unconstitutional laws and decisions in BiH of entity Republika Srpska. He also highlighted the great significance of France’s continued and unwavering commitment to the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Dr Bećirović stressed that it is of vital importance for Bosnia and Herzegovina to become a member of NATO and the European Union (EU) as soon as possible. He particularly emphasized the important role of the French Republic, as one of the key members of both NATO and the EU, in supporting reforms and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Euro-Atlantic future.

President Emmanuel Macron unequivocally reaffirmed France’s support for the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He emphasized that the French Republic will continue to provide strong support for strengthening state institutions, implementing reforms, and advancing Bosnia and Herzegovina’s path toward NATO and the EU membership.

At the meeting, Member of the Presidency Dr Denis Bećirović extended an invitation to President Macron to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026.