BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 21. At the invitation
of the Chief of the French Armed Forces Joint Staff, General
Thierry Burkhard, the Chief of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces
of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH), Lieutenant General Gojko
Knežević, attended the 55th International Air Show in Paris,
Trend reports
citing the Bosnian Defense Ministry.
The AFBiH delegation had the opportunity, at Paris’ Le Bourget
airport, to become acquainted with the offerings of renowned global
defense industry companies and to observe the latest developments
in aviation and aerial weaponry.
During his stay in France, General Knežević met with General
Thierry Burkhard, where they exchanged views on the current
security situation in the Western Balkans region.
General Knežević also held a meeting with Vice Admiral Hervé
Hamelin, Deputy Chief of the Joint Staff for International
Relations, with whom he discussed ongoing security challenges in
the region and the world, as well as further enhancement of
cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
The discussions concluded that the military cooperation between
the AFBiH and France is substantive and contributes to
strengthening the operational capabilities of the armed forces,
though there is still room for improvement.
The International Air Show in Paris is the largest air show and
exhibition event for the aviation industry in the world, and this
year it featured participation from nearly 2,500 exhibitors from 48
countries.