High Representative met with members of the British House of Lords

High Representative Valentin Inzko met today with members of the International Relations Committee of the British House of Lords who are visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina. The High Representative took this opportunity to inform the Committee members about the current political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and to present his views on the implementation of reforms.

“I fully support the Euro-Atlantic path as the best option for Bosnia and Herzegovina and its citizens. Unfortunately, some politicians continue to focus too much on national issues that create divisions among people, questioning the commitment to the Euro-Atlantic agenda as a true priority.

And while every country has its own dynamics, the Western Balkan region as a whole has made great progress towards full integration into the European family. However, without a strong awareness of the urgency of this process, Bosnia and Herzegovina risks falling behind its neighbors. For this reason, I appeal to Bosnian-Herzegovinian politicians to put aside quarrels and turn to bridging differences, which is necessary to achieve the required economic and social reforms,” said the High Representative.

Inzko concluded that the OHR, the Peace Implementation Council, and the wider international community remain committed to assisting BiH on this path, and thanked Great Britain for its long-standing diplomatic engagement in BiH and assistance in the post-war reconstruction and development of the country, both bilaterally and as an EU member.