NATO country ambassadors met on Friday at the Butmir base to mark the 76th anniversary of the NATO alliance and hold a regular meeting of mission heads in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The meeting, chaired by the Commander of NATO Headquarters Sarajevo, Brigadier General Matthew Valas, provided an opportunity for high-ranking diplomatic representatives in Bosnia and Herzegovina from all NATO countries to discuss ongoing developments and various aspects of NATO’s partnership with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

“NATO's commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina has lasted for nearly three decades. As we mark the 76th anniversary of the most successful alliance in history, our commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina and regional stability remains firm. A stable and secure Bosnia and Herzegovina and a peaceful Western Balkans are in our strategic interest. In our 76th year, we will continue to demonstrate our unity, solidarity, and determination,” said Brigadier General Matthew Valas, Commander of NATO Headquarters Sarajevo.

On the occasion of NATO’s 76th anniversary, he opened the exhibition “30 Years of NATO in Bosnia and Herzegovina.” The exhibition showcases key moments in the history of NATO's relationship with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Under the motto “Together We Are Stronger,” this exhibition brings together under one roof our mutually reinforcing and complementary missions: NATO Headquarters Sarajevo and the EUFOR Althea operation.

“This was also an opportunity to thank all NATO allies for their contribution, dedication, and support—both to NATO Headquarters Sarajevo and to a more stable future for everyone in Bosnia and Herzegovina,” the statement by the NATO Headquarters Sarajevo said.