Zvizdić – Corrias: The Mission of the Council of Ministers is Economic Reforms and EU Integration

Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina Denis Zvizdić received today in Sarajevo the Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to BiH, Ruggero Corrias, with whom he discussed the current political situation in BiH and cooperation with Italy, Patria reports.

Chairman Zvizdić emphasized that the mission of the Council of Ministers of BiH is to overcome the current situation and prioritize the economic development of BiH, as well as to implement systemic reforms necessary for Euro-Atlantic integration, improving the business climate and living standards. He said that there is a positive political climate in the Council of Ministers of BiH and readiness regarding the acceleration of European integration. He added that the earliest possible activation of the MAP is an important security and economic issue for BiH.

Ambassador Corrias expressed Italy's full support for BiH's Euro-Atlantic integration and reform processes. He said that in Italy, as well as in Europe, there is a desire and need for positive developments in BiH and that reforms will show that Bosnia and Herzegovina is a credible partner. He added that Italy is also interested in strengthening economic cooperation with BiH in the banking sector, where it is already traditionally present, but that there is interest in development investments in the infrastructure sector.

Ambassador Corrias extended an invitation to Chairman Zvizdić to be an honorary guest at the performance of La Scala in BiH, on July 12 in Sarajevo. He said that the concert is a friendly gift to Bosnia and Herzegovina on the occasion of 20 years of peace, which will further strengthen the cultural ties between the two countries.