Bosnia, Herzegovina praises Turkey’s influence, regional role
Date
12/29/2024 12:31:39 AM
(MENAFN) Bosnia and Herzegovina's Foreign Minister Elmedin Konakovic has commended Turkey’s pivotal position as a mediator in the Balkans, highlighting its robust regional connections and expanding global presence.
In an interview with Anadolu on Thursday, Konakovic described Turkey as a major international player "Turkey is an important and major Political factor in the world. In the Balkans, it can often serve as a serious mediator because it maintains relationships with other countries. I have great respect for this.”
He also expressed high regard for Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, noting his expertise: "I value him greatly. I consult him on certain issues. He is extremely serious and one of the best foreign ministers I know."
Konakovic emphasized the potential for deepening economic ties with Turkey, referencing ongoing efforts to bolster bilateral relations.
He mentioned the delay in implementing a bilateral agreement allowing travel between the two nations using national ID cards, attributing it to Bosnia's complex political system, a remnant of the 1995 Dayton Agreement that ended the Bosnian War.
Addressing visa policies, Konakovic affirmed that Bosnia would not impose visa requirements on Turkish citizens, despite EU pressure for Bosnia to harmonize with its accession requirements by applying visa rules to six nations, including Turkey.
MENAFN29122024000045016755ID1109038499
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.