Delegation of 'Bosniaks Together' visited the Government of Zenica-Doboj Canton: It is important for Bosniaks to act together wherever they live

(Patria) - A delegation of the National Coordination of Bosniaks in Croatia "Bosniaks Together", consisting of president Bermin Meškić, secretary general Davud Mešinović and Tarik Hajdarević, field coordinator for Member of Parliament Armin Hodžić, visited the Zenica-Doboj Canton (ZDK) today.

On that occasion, they met and talked with Prime Minister Nezir Pivić and the Speaker of the ZDK Assembly Ćazim Huskić. The meeting was also attended by Minister of Finance Dženana Čišija and Minister of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry Jasmin Čajić.



The guests from Croatia thanked them for the reception and presented the current status of Bosniaks in that country, as well as the possibilities for improving cooperation with the institutions of the Zenica-Doboj Canton.

Meškić explained that there has long been significant disunity among Bosniaks in Croatia, but that after nine years they managed to achieve a significant political result – the election of MP Armin Hodžić to the Croatian Parliament. This has made Bosniaks more visible in the public sphere, and their voice stronger.

He emphasized that the appointment of Bermin Meškić as an external member of the Committee on Judiciary of the Croatian Parliament is particularly important for strengthening the presence of Bosniaks in the institutions of the Republic of Croatia.

- When we talk about the rights of Bosniaks in the Republic of Croatia, it is important to emphasize that they are very good, and the legal solutions are at a high European level. Today we live in full freedom of thought and democracy, which gives us the space to articulate ourselves clearly, and therefore we are proud of entering the Croatian Parliament. Our desire is to expand cooperation and meet all cantonal prime ministers in BiH, where we have an open door - said Meškić.



ZDK Prime Minister Nezir Pivić thanked the delegation for the visit and emphasized the importance of mutual cooperation.

- I thank you for coming to the Zenica-Doboj Canton and for building a space for dialogue, understanding, and joint action. Bosniaks, regardless of where they live, should be connected, organized, and dedicated to common interests - said Pivić.

He stated that the Government of ZDK will always be open to cooperation with institutions and representatives of Bosniaks in Croatia, as he believes that preserving the identity, culture, and political visibility of our people is of common importance.

- This visit is a step towards strengthening ties, and I am convinced that we can work together on projects that will benefit both our people in BiH and Bosniaks in Croatia - added Prime Minister Pivić.