Prime Minister Pivić and Speaker Huskić Congratulate Statehood Day of BiH

(Patria) - Prime Minister of Zenica-Doboj Canton Nezir Pivić and Speaker of the
Assembly Ćazim Huskić sent congratulations on the occasion of November 25 -
Statehood Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

They state that November 25 is one of the most significant dates in the past
of Bosnia and Herzegovina because on this day in 1943, at the First Session of ZAVNOBIH in Mrkonjić Grad, the necessity of common political and state life of people in this region was confirmed, as well as the continuity of the state within the borders in which Bosnia and Herzegovina was internationally recognized in 1992.

Shortly after international recognition, they add, Bosnia and Herzegovina was attacked, and many BiH patriots gave their lives in defense against the aggression and in the fight for the highest civilizational values.

- Therefore, today we pay the highest tribute to the martyrs and fallen soldiers who
gave their lives fighting under the flag of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and
today we also pay tribute to the participants of the National Liberation War who
also fought for the highest human values - freedom and homeland -
the congratulatory message reads.

They state that the institutions of Zenica-Doboj Canton, by marking
significant dates from the past, send a message that the sacrifice of patriots will never
be forgotten and must not be forgotten, and that it is the duty of the institutions, and all of us, to
cherish the achievements of the struggle for the homeland and to take care of the defenders and
their families, which the institutions of this canton demonstrate through concrete
measures and policies.

The institutions of Zenica-Doboj Canton will mark the Statehood Day of BiH by
laying flowers at the memorials to the NOB fighters, martyrs, and
fallen soldiers, and with a ceremonial academy at the Bosnian National
Theatre starting at 7:00 PM.