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Minasi: Italy supports EU and NATO integration of BiH and modernization of AF

FENA Press release

SARAJEVO, March 21 (FENA) - Chief of the Defense Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Italy, General Claudio Graziano, today, accompanied by Italian Ambassador to BiH, Nicola Minasi, met with BiH Defense Minister Marina Pendeš and Chief of the Joint Staff of the BiH Armed Forces, Major General Senad Mašović.

“At the meeting with Minister Pendeš and Mayor General Mašović, General Graziano confirmed the strong support of Italy to the EU and NATO integration processes of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the desire to continue excellent bilateral cooperation in the field of defense, that will contribute to additional training and modernization of the BiH AF,” said Ambassador Minasi on this occasion.

He pointed out that the EU and NATO integration of the country is the best answer to the need for development and stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

“Italy stands firmly with Bosnia and Herzegovina in terms of security and is ready to offer the members of BiH AF the possibility of education and joint participation in missions abroad.

In military and in general sense, Italy considers Bosnia and Herzegovina a country of strategic importance in the Balkans,” said Ambassador Minasi.

General Graziano stressed the support for the Euro-Atlantic integration process of Bosnia and Herzegovina, adding that Italy is ready to support it with additional bilateral programs, stated the Embassy of the Republic of Italy in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Also, General Graziano, together with Minister Pendeš and Major General Mašović, reviewed the current situation in terms of cooperation in the field of defense, as well as additional possibilities for contributing to the modernization of the BiH Armed Forces.

(FENA) S. R.

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