Deputy Secretary General of NATO Mirce Gonon said that NATO supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Geona in the capital of Big Sarajevo met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Elmeddin Konakovich.
After the meeting, the parties organized a joint press conference.
In his statement, Gonon emphasized that Bosnia and Herzegovina are a long -term and close partner of NATO, and noted that the security situation in the country is important for stability in the region.
“The situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is important for the safety of the Western Balkans, and events in the Western Balkans are important for the safety of Europe. NATO decisively supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The separatist policy and dividing rhetoric undermine stability and impede the reforms. All political leaders. They must work together in order to maintain unity and protect state institutions, ”said NATO Secretary General.
Gonon noted that NATO helps Bosnia and Herzegovina strengthen its potential in areas such as emergency management, cyber protection and the fight against terrorism, making the country more stable and safe.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Konakovich, in turn, drew attention to the support of NATO sovereignty and the territorial integrity of his country: “This is a message not only to those who live and dream of various scenarios in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but also to those, those, those Who plans to consider this region of Europe as a sphere of their interests against the background of great geopolitical shocks. “
Konakovich also especially indicated that cooperation with NATO is very important for Bosnia and Herzegovina.