The Bosnian Minister of Defence, Zukan Helez, has formally received the US military attaché to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brigadier Eric Adams. During their meeting, Helez reaffirmed that the United States remains a genuine friend and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s most steadfast ally.

Their discussions centred on security challenges stemming from the war in Ukraine, as well as the wider negative impacts on stability and security for Bosnia and other countries across the Western Balkans.

“The institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly our Armed Forces, police, and security agencies, stand prepared to address challenges of any nature, with the support of our allies. We are grateful for your unwavering assistance in countering malign Russian influences that threaten our nation’s security and seek to impede our Euro-Atlantic integration,” Helez stated, as reported by the Ministry of Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina.