General Wolters in Sarajevo: Over 1,500 BiH Soldiers Engaged in Peacekeeping Missions Worldwide

SARAJEVO, (Patria)  - Chairman of the BiH Presidency Milorad Dodik and members of the BiH Presidency Željko Komšić and Šefik Džaferović received General Tod Wolters, Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR)
    
On this occasion, members of the BiH Presidency extended a welcome to the newly appointed commander of Allied Forces Europe.

Members of the BiH Presidency informed General Wolters about the current political situation in BiH, and discussed cooperation between Allied Forces Europe and BiH. In this context, progress in cooperation in the areas of defense, armed forces and security was highlighted. 

General Wolters expressed his commitment to the continued contribution of Allied Forces to the process of building peace and prosperity in BiH, as well as the Western Balkans and beyond. He particularly thanked members of the BiH Presidency for the engagement of the BiH Armed Forces in peacekeeping missions worldwide. It was noted that over the past decade, more than 1,500 BiH soldiers have been engaged in peacekeeping missions around the world. Hope was expressed that this cooperation would continue and that capacities for future participation in missions would be strengthened. Also, planned military exercises in cooperation with Allied Forces are an incentive for further development of cooperation with BiH, promoting peace and prosperity in the Western Balkans and beyond, it was said at the meeting.

Members of the BiH Presidency expressed gratitude for the visit of General Tod Wolters, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, and wished him success in performing his duties.