BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 8. Secretary of
State for Political Affairs of Croatia Frano Matušić held political
consultations with Josip Brkić, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Trend reports.
The interlocutors discussed the current political situation in
Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a particular focus on the future of
European integration. Secretary of State Matušić confirmed that the
Republic of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina successfully
cooperate at all levels, reiterating that Croatia supports the
sovereignty, political stability, rule of law, and constitutional
order of Bosnia and Herzegovina based on the Dayton-Paris Peace
Agreement.
The importance of aligning Bosnia and Herzegovina’s foreign
policy with the goals and values of the European Union’s Common
Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) was emphasized, particularly in
the context of visa regimes and migration. Secretary of State
Matušić stressed that European integration has a positive
transformative effect on countries even during the accession
process, which also contributes to strengthening bilateral
cooperation in areas such as energy, transport, and trade.
Croatia’s continued political and expert support for Bosnia and
Herzegovina throughout the entire EU accession process was
confirmed, with a special note that the reform of the Election Law
in Bosnia and Herzegovina remains a fundamental prerequisite for
the equal political participation of members of the Croatian people
at all levels of government, as well as for exercising the right to
legitimate representation in institutions.
The interlocutors also exchanged views on current foreign policy
issues, including the situation in Southeast Europe and potential
cooperation within the framework of international
organizations.