Nikšić with French Ambassador Delmas: Full support for reforms on BiH's European path

(Patria) - Prime Minister of the Federation of BiH Nermin Nikšić met today at the seat of the Government of the Federation of BiH in Sarajevo with the Ambassador of France to BiH Francois Delmas, and the focus of the talks was on topics concerning our country's European path, reform issues, and the current security and political situation.

Prime Minister Nikšić informed the French Ambassador about the fulfillment of obligations and priorities in the process of approaching the European Union.

"In the past period, we have managed to adopt a set of laws, and build a positive atmosphere of talks and agreements without conflicts and confrontations. Challenges lie ahead of us, and we would like to fulfill the conditions set by the European Union for adopting laws much faster, which have a huge benefit for all citizens of BiH. We in the Government of the Federation of BiH are firmly committed to doing so as soon as possible," said Prime Minister Nikšić.

He emphasized that fiscal reform is a priority on which the Government of the Federation of BiH is currently focused, through the adoption of new laws on taxes, contributions, and minimum wage, as well as the introduction of the online fiscalization process with the aim of more effectively combating the grey economy and tax evasion.

Ambassador Delmas expressed France's full support for our country's path to the EU, further improvement of bilateral cooperation, as well as resolving important issues within the competence of the Federation of BiH.

He reminded that France supported the granting of candidate status to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and emphasized his country's support for the enlargement of the European Union.

"My team is at your disposal, ready to work together on all issues that are important for our two countries. I want us to continue strengthening relations in all areas and to emphasize that you have a friend at the French Embassy," said the French Ambassador.

The interlocutors assessed that the continuation of cooperation between police and security services is important, with the aim of strengthening common security. They also pointed to the importance of necessary reform processes in strengthening the rule of law, as well as protecting the integrity of the electoral process. Furthermore, support was expressed for strengthening the ties between France and the Federation of BiH, especially when it comes to cooperation between businessmen, as well as in the area of environmental protection, and learning the French language, it was announced from the Public Relations Office of the Government of the Federation of BiH.