Novalić in Zenica: There will be no restrictive measures for the economy

ZENICA, (Patria) – The Prime Minister of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Fadil Novalić, and the Minister of Energy, Mining and Industry of FBiH, Nermin Džindić, visited Zenica today, where they discussed the current situation after the coronavirus, aid to the economy, and the reorganization of mines, which should subsequently operate profitably.

Novalić said that the Zenica-Doboj Canton should receive 38.1 million KM at the session of the FBiH Government on Thursday, due to the remediation of economic consequences caused by the coronavirus pandemic. 

"Today we had a meeting where we said that the period marked by the pandemic is over, and a longer period is beginning, for which we need long-term measures, to which FBiH has responded well, especially in ZDK, which was the first to have the pandemic, but also the last cases due to the cluster in Tešanj. Realistically, everything is being done well, we are satisfied. It is time to talk about measures that are more economical and long-term," said Novalić.

Novalić said that infrastructure works worth 350 million euros are being carried out in the ZDK region. The Federal Prime Minister said that there will be no restrictive measures for the economy. 

The Prime Minister of the Zenica-Doboj Canton, Mirza Ganić, said that they have learned how to live with the coronavirus, that jobs are no longer in question, and that they are turning to economic activities.

„The visit of representatives of the FBiH Government is very important for us because our goal is to open public works, such as the construction of the highway, because with larger public works, the budget is filled better and we can fulfill our obligations. The economy has no alternative," concluded Ganić.

The delegation of the FBiH Government will also visit the management and facilities of the Zenica Brown Coal Mine, and it was emphasized that the reconstruction of the mine is necessary.