Komšić with Ambassador: France can count on BiH's support in the fight against terrorism

(Patria) - Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Željko Komšić received today Guillaume Rousson, Ambassador of the Republic of France to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Chairman Komšić informed Ambassador Rousson about the exact data that Bosnia and Herzegovina and partner countries have regarding the number of individuals who were, or still are, in foreign battlefields, as well as the number of fatalities, prosecuted individuals, and the exact number of women and children.

Chairman Komšić emphasized that Bosnia and Herzegovina is successfully participating in the fight against terrorism and extremism, which can be evidenced by the assessments of partner countries. Chairman Komšić also informed Ambassador Rousson that participation in foreign armed formations is a criminal offense under BiH legislation, and about the exact number of returnees from foreign battlefields prosecuted so far. Furthermore, Chairman Komšić also pointed out that there are no terrorist attacks in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Chairman Komšić reiterated the invitation to the President of the Republic of France Emmanuel Macron to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was recently extended by member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Šefik Džaferović, so that he can personally see the situation, among other things, in this area in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Finally, Chairman Komšić reiterated that Bosnia and Herzegovina is aware of the dangers of global terrorism and is fully committed to fighting this evil, and that in this regard, the Republic of France, as well as other countries affected by terrorism, can count on the support of Bosnia and Herzegovina.