Bećirović discusses South and East Interconnection gas pipelines with Džindić

(Patria) - At the initiative of the BiH Presidency member Denis Bećirović, a working meeting was held with the Federal Minister of Energy, Mining and Industry Nermin Džindić,
where current energy issues were discussed.

Special focus was placed on the issue of energy security and sovereignty of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with consideration of future courses of action. In this regard, drafts of agreements on the construction of the gas pipelines "South Interconnection of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia" and "New East Interconnection of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia" were also discussed.

BiH Presidency member Bećirović requested comprehensive information on the content of the aforementioned projects, as well as their status regarding procedures in the institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and their potential impact on the energy position of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Additionally, projects related to renewable energy sources in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as activities on the path of energy transition and decarbonization of the energy sector in our country, were discussed.

Minister Džindić presented information on the obligations of Bosnia and Herzegovina arising from agreements signed with the Energy Community, the European Commission, and other international acts.

The meeting is part of a broader initiative by BiH Presidency member Bećirović regarding more decisive action and resolution of open aspects of energy security and sovereignty of Bosnia and Herzegovina.