Tribute paid to martyrs and fallen and deceased members of the Army of RBiH at the "Kovači" Martyrs' Cemetery

SARAJEVO, (Patria) - Delegations of the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, led by Lieutenant General Senad Mašović, today paid tribute to martyrs, fallen soldiers, and deceased members of the Army of RBiH at the "Kovači" Martyrs' Cemetery in Sarajevo.

The ceremony of paying tribute at this cemetery, as well as at other locations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is part of the Program for marking the 18th anniversary of the 2nd Infantry (Ranger) Regiment of the BiH Armed Forces and the 31st anniversary of the formation of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The program for marking this jubilee and paying tribute was held in the presence of BiH Presidency members Željko Komšić and Denis Bećirović, as well as military officials, representatives of the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Federation of BiH, cantons, municipalities, and representatives of veterans' organizations, as well as representatives of the military-diplomatic corps accredited in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Photo: MO BiH

As part of the marking of the Day of the 2nd Infantry (Ranger) Regiment of the BiH Armed Forces, which is also the Day of the Army of RBiH, numerous delegations also paid tribute and laid flowers at the "Stadion" Koševo City Cemetery.

This year, the Program for marking the 31st anniversary of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the 18th anniversary of the 2nd Infantry (Ranger) Regiment of the BiH Armed Forces includes a Formal Academy to be held at the National Theatre in Sarajevo starting at 6 PM.

Numerous guests from political, military, cultural, academic, and military-diplomatic circles, as well as high school students, are expected to attend the Formal Academy.

The Academy program will feature addresses by the BiH Presidency member, the Chief of the Joint Staff of the BiH Armed Forces, and the Commander of the 2nd Infantry (Ranger) Regiment of the BiH Armed Forces. The Minister of Defense, Zukan Helez, who is on an official trip to the United States of America, will also send his congratulations via video link.