European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met on Friday with the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo, where she will discuss bolstering Bosnia’s path toward EU integration and addressing recent local challenges. This high-profile meeting with the Presidency marked a significant point in von der Leyen’s four-day visit to the Western Balkans, where she is reaffirming the EU’s commitment to strengthening ties across the region.
The meeting follows von der Leyen’s visit to Donja Jablanica, a region severely impacted by recent floods and her reassurance that the EU would support Bosnia in recovery efforts. The Commission President expressed her sympathy and solidarity with affected communities, highlighting that Europe’s readiness to assist goes beyond immediate crisis response, extending to long-term support.
“Europe stands by Bosnia and Herzegovina as both a friend and partner,” she stated, emphasizing that immediate relief operations activated under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism showcased the EU’s commitment to those in need across the member states and its partners. Volunteers from several EU countries have been deployed to aid the recovery efforts, underlining this promise of partnership.
Von der Leyen’s itinerary through the Western Balkans, which includes Albania, North Macedonia, Serbia, Kosovo, and Montenegro, highlights the EU’s comprehensive approach to fostering stability and integration in the region.
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