The head of Polish diplomacy met in Sarajevo with Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Deputy Foreign Minister Josip Brkić, the representatives of the Collegia of both chambers of parliament, the international community, and the Central Election Commission, as well as civil society activists and the staff of the OSCE’s Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, including its Head, Ambassador Kathleen Kavalec.

Minister Rau called on the representatives of the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to enhance internal dialogue and to intensify efforts to build a stable state. He reiterated OSCE’s support for reforms, including those of the election system, and encouraged all sides to engage in inclusive and transparent election reform.

“At this political stage, the fate of the reform process is in the hands of Bosnia and Herzegovina itself. It is you – and not any external actors – who know best what solutions are good and feasible under current circumstances. The OSCE is here to help your country through the process. I want to reaffirm the Organization’s full support and the Mission’s readiness to provide any assistance and expert consultations to enhance security, stability and prosperity of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina,” said Minister Rau during talks in the parliament.

The OSCE Chairman also thanked the representatives of the international community and the civil society for their work to develop Bosnia and Herzegovina, integrate the country with the Euro-Atlantic structures, and responding to the needs of local communities.

Bosnia and Herzegovina was the minister’s second stop – after Serbia – during his tour of the Western Balkans in his capacity as OSCE Chairman. Before Minister Rau concludes his itinerary by visiting Kosovo, he will go to The Hague to attend a conference on the criminal liability for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.

 

Łukasz Jasina

MFA Press Spokesperson

 

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