Bosnian Foreign Minister thanked the UK and the USA for the sanctions the two countries imposed against those who threaten stability and the security of the Western Balkans.

She conveyed a message via her Twitter for UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and US Secretary of the State Antony Blinken saying she was greatful for the new sanctions, a day after the two countries announced the measures.

“There is no place for those who undermine Bosnia and Herzegovina's sovereignty and integrity ˛fir genocide deniers. We urge other countries to follow suit,” Turkovic said.

Very grateful for the new sanctions by 🇬🇧 @trussliz & 🇺🇸 @SecBlinken against those who threaten stability & security of the western balkans.

Their is no place for those who undermine 🇧🇦 sovereignty and integrity & for genocide deniers. We urge other countries to follow suit.

— Bisera Turković (@BiseraTurkovic) April 12, 2022

The UK was the first to announce the sanctions on Monday, targeting Serb member of Bosnia's tripartite Presidency Milorad Dodik and President of the country's Serb-dominated entity Republika Srpska, Zeljka Cvijanovic for “undermining of the legitimacy ad functionality of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

Later during the day, the US Department of Treasury sanctioned former Bosnia's Chief Prosecutor Gordana Tadic and MP Asim Sarajlic over corrupt activities i.e. actions that undermine democratic processes or institutions in the Western Balkans.