EU Spec Rep welcomes EUFOR Reserve Forces

In his welcome address, Soreca pointed out that this is the second time in three years that the EU decided for EUFOR to activate part of its reserve forces in order to underline the EU’s commitment to security and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
“EUFOR Althea represents a vital contribution from the EU in supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina on its path towards integration in the EU. By assisting local authorities in maintaining a safe and secure environment, the mission plays a key role in fostering stability. A safe and secure environment, let me remind, is essential for BiH’s commitment to move forward on the EU and the NATO agenda”, he said.

Soreca stressed that the EU “will not lightly jeopardize the progress made in recent years to a political crisis which challenged the political functionality of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the recent months.”

“Your units, therefore, were called to reinforce EUFOR Althea, also to send a political message. The EU will do everything to safeguard the positive developments achieved on the EU path by Bosnia and Herzegovina”, he said.

He also thanked the ambassadors, to the troops from Italy, Czech Republic and Romania for their contribution to EUFOR.