Bosnian Croat leader Zeljko Komsic stated that Turkey is a country that has won everyone’s trust, and said, ” There is an increasingly important point in Bosnia and Herzegovina , which is Turkey’s strong political influence in the Western Balkans.” said.
Croatian member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidential Council, Zeljko Komsic, stated that Turkey is a country that has gained everyone’s trust and said, “There is one point that is gaining importance in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is Turkey’s strong political influence in the Western Balkans, or more precisely, constant conflict. And I can say its effect in solving problems in a region where there is a possibility of danger.” said.
Komsic, who came to Ankara to attend the swearing-in ceremony of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, talked about the relations and expectations of Bosnia-Herzegovina-Turkey to AA correspondent.
Komsic expressed the long history, tradition and culture that binds the two countries together, describing the relations as “traditional and friendly”.
Emphasizing that Turkey’s relations with not only Bosnia and Herzegovina but also the entire Western Balkans have reached a better level during President Erdoğan’s term, Komsic said, “Turkey is a reliable friend and a factor of stability in the Western Balkans, both in the internal affairs of the countries and in regional relations as in Bosnia and Herzegovina. became.” made its assessment.
Komsic, “For example, in the recent tension in the north of Kosovo, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic requested that Erdogan also intervene in the solution of the problem.” He said that he welcomed Turkey’s role against the events in the Western Balkans.
Pointing out that Turkey plays an active role in the stability of the Western Balkans, Komsic said that its influence in the region, especially in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is gradually increasing, which creates a kind of disappointment in the USA, UK and EU countries.
Komsic underlined that the expectations are that the relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Turkey will continue to strengthen.
Stating that President Erdogan’s victory in the last election gives hope for better bilateral relations, Komsic said:
“There is one point that is gaining more and more importance in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is Turkey’s strong political influence in the Western Balkans, or rather, its influence in solving problems in a region with the possibility of constant conflict and danger. Turkey has authority in all the countries in the region and has gained everyone’s trust. a country.”
Bosnian leader Becirovic: “The best days of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Turkey relations are at hand”
Denis Becirovic , Bosniak member of the Bosnian Presidency Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina , said, “It would not be wrong to say that the best days of relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Turkey are at the door.” said.
Becirovic, who came to Ankara for the “Inauguration Ceremony” of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, made evaluations about the relations between the two countries to the AA correspondent.
Becirovic wished that the friendly relations between the two countries would further strengthen in the future and stated that the bilateral relations are currently at a “pretty good” level.
Stating that high-level officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Turkey visit each other frequently, and that he also visited Turkey for the second time in a few months, Becirovic said, “I wish this cooperation to continue even more intensely.” used the phrase.
– “The strengthening of our economic cooperation is extremely encouraging”
Referring to the commercial relations between the two countries, Becirovic emphasized that the total foreign trade volume between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Turkey is gradually growing.
“The strengthening of our economic cooperation is also extremely encouraging.” Becirovic said, “We want to improve the environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina in terms of investments from Turkey, so that the number of incoming investors will increase.” used the phrases.
Becirovic thanked President Erdogan and the Turkish people for their help to Bosnia and Herzegovina and its people in the past, and said, “Turkey has implemented many projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has undertaken the repair of many places of worship, and I would like to thank for that.” said.
Bosniak leader Becirovic reminded that aid was sent from his country after the earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş on 6 February and noted that Bosnia and Herzegovina showed great solidarity with the Turkish people.
Stating that cooperation between institutions should be strengthened, Becirovic said that some agreements are expected to be signed between the two countries in a short time, and said:
“I am ready to do whatever it takes to make the necessary initiatives for the signing of these agreements as soon as possible and to speed up the process regarding such situations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I believe that our relations will become stronger in this way.”
– Türkiye is one of the strongest members of NATO in the field of defense
Stating that one of the strategic and foreign policy goals of Bosnia and Herzegovina is to join NATO, Becirovic said, “Turkey is one of the strongest members of NATO in the field of defense.” used the phrase.
Underlining that Turkey’s support is extremely important in this sense, Becirovic noted that Turkey has provided great assistance to the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
“About 150 members of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Armed Forces receive training in Turkey,” Becirovic said. He said that he wanted the cooperation in this field to intensify.
– “It would not be wrong to say that the best days of Bosnia and Herzegovina-Turkey relations are at the door”
Pointing out that the “diaspora” is another bridge between the two countries, Becirovic said, “Millions of Bosniaks and Sanjaks living in Turkey constitute an important part of our relations. Our relations with Turkey are quite good and I hope it will get better.” said.
Becirovic expressed his expectations for the new period after the election in Turkey as follows:
“First of all, we would like to ensure the continuity of our good relations. As members of the Presidential Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina, we would like to maintain our good relations with Erdogan. The Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) has a very good relationship with the Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Economic, political, “Our goal is to support Bosnia and Herzegovina’s membership in NATO and the European Union (EU) and to develop friendly relations. It would not be wrong to say that the best days of relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Turkey are at hand.”
Source : Balkan News
