News in English     | 03.07.2019. 11:52 |

US Government donates twenty Humvee vehicles to BiH Armed Forces

FENA Muhamed Hadžibegić

SARAJEVO, July 3 (FENA) - Handover ceremony for the 20 multi-purpose motor vehicles "Humvee", donated by the US Government to the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, was held today at the Rajlovac barracks near Sarajevo.

Defense Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina Marina Pendeš said that the donation has once again shown the US commitment to partnership with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and that this assistance would surely additionally contribute to operational capacities of the BiH Armed Forces.

“This refers to the execution of tasks that are based on the BiH Defense Law, regardless of whether it is peacekeeping, assistance to the population in case of natural disasters or military exercises,” said Pendeš thanking the US Government for the donation.

Chief of the Joint Staff of the BiH Armed Forces, Colonel General Senad Mašović, emphasized that today's ceremony represents a clear indicator of the United States readiness to be at disposal at any given time to provide assistance in the process of modernization and improvement of the capacities and capabilities of the AF BiH.

The US Ambassador to BiH Eric Nelson said that he was pleased to mark another step in the progress of the AF BiH, which has proved to be a good partner to the NATO member states and the global fight against terrorism.

“Today's donation will further contribute to their interoperability with NATO allies, but also the readiness to respond to natural disasters and other tasks in the country,” said Nelson.

After the ceremony, Minister Pendeš presented a thank-you letter to Ambassador Nelson.

(FENA) S. R.

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