BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 2. The Minister of
Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Elmedin Konaković, met
with the newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator in
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Arnhild Spence, Trend reports.
During the meeting, discussions focused on the current political
situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with particular emphasis on
the importance of stability and dialogue in the process of
reconciliation and building trust in the country. They also spoke
about Minister Konaković’s recent participation at the 80th session
of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, highlighting
the importance of multilateral cooperation, regional stability, and
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s role in international relations.
The talks also centered on the activities and strategic programs
of the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) in Bosnia and Herzegovina as a
cornerstone of the partnership between the country and the United
Nations. The importance of this UN mechanism was underlined in
terms of strengthening institutional capacities, promoting
dialogue, preventing conflicts, and supporting key socioeconomic
reforms. Both sides agreed that peace and stability remain the
foundations of sustainable development and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s
European future.
Minister Konaković assessed the cooperation between BiH and the
United Nations as successful and expressed gratitude for the
support the UN continuously provides to Bosnia and Herzegovina
through numerous projects.
He expressed hope that in the coming period Bosnia and
Herzegovina and the UN system will further strengthen their
cooperation, especially in the context of shared development goals
and reform processes.