Hurtić met with representatives of the Congress of Bosniak Associations of Croatia in Pula and attended the Electoral Assembly

(Patria) - Minister of Human Rights and Refugees of Bosnia and Herzegovina Sevlid Hurtić, today, May 27, 2023, during his visit to the Republic of Croatia, met in Pula with representatives of the Congress of Bosniak Associations of the Republic of Croatia.

During the meeting with the representatives of the Congress, which comprises 38 member organizations, and with the presence of Bosniaks from Pula and Istria who came to the meeting, they discussed the problems of Bosniaks in this country, focusing on improving the electoral process. Minister Hurtić answered questions from those present and presented his vision for solving problems and future cooperation.

Also, Minister Hurtić attended the Electoral Assembly of the Congress of Bosniak Associations, where he briefly addressed those present, called for a unified approach, and expressed his commitment to the future strengthening of cooperation with the Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees of Bosnia and Herzegovina. During his stay in Pula, Minister Hurtić also met with the Deputy Prefect of Istria, Tulio Demetlika, with whom he discussed the position and integration of Bosniaks in Istria. It was concluded at the meeting that the Istria County should assist Bosniaks in Pula regarding the construction of a mosque on land already purchased in this city.

In the morning, Minister Hurtić laid flowers at the memorial plaque for fallen Bosniak sailors in World War I at the Naval Cemetery in Pula.