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Komšić: BiH Armed Forces set an example for all other institutions

FENA Muamer Selimbegovic

SARAJEVO, December 1 (FENA) - The Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AFBiH) are the only legitimate and legal military force of BiH above any policy or individual and set an example for all other institutions in BiH at the same time. They are proven as a credible partner in the international frameworks, as evidenced by their successful participation in numerous peacekeeping missions around the world. 

This was emphasized today at the ceremony in the Hall of the BiH Armed Forces in Sarajevo, organized on the occasion of the AFBiH Day, December 1 and the 16th anniversary of their organization, which was attended by representatives of BiH authorities, international officials and members of the diplomatic corps, and guests.

The participants in the ceremony were greeted by the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Željko Komšić, recalling the mission of the AFBiH and the values that their members promote and protect.

“Sixteen years ago, we set out on the path of establishing our joint, professional, BiH army. Our goal was for our country to get armed forces that will be formed on the principles on which the armed forces of NATO members are based. The principles according to which it does not matter what religion are our soldiers, what ethnic group he/she belongs to, and whether he/she differs from his comrades in any other way,” Komšić pointed out.

He assessed, at the same time, that after 16 years we are witnessing greater success than some had hoped or expected.

“After 16 years, we have a professional army, which meets high standards, which is ready to meet many challenges, and which all citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina can be proud of,” underlined the Chairman of the Presidency of BiH, stating that, among other things, military exercises in which AFBiH units participated this year testify that.

These are exercises, such as the EUFOR exercise "Quick Response", or exercises for SEL-2 assessment, including an exercise performed in Rajlovac as part of the celebration of the AFBiH Day.

Minister of State at the Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK), Baroness Annabel Goldie, who is visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina attended the ceremony and greeted the participants.

She underlined that the commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina continues today, and that the UK, as a partner of the AFBiH, shares experiences, engages in training and strengthening joint capacities in response to the unpredictable future.

“In this context, unified AF remains the best way to protect the interests of all in Bosnia and Herzegovina,” said Minister Goldie, praising the achievements achieved within the AFBiH.

Congratulations on the occasion of the 16th anniversary of the organization and the AFBiH Day were sent by the Minister of Defense of BiH Sifet Podžić and the Chief of the Joint Staff of the AFBiH Colonel General Senad Mašović, recalling key elements of AFBiH engagement in the country and abroad, including strengthening their operational capabilities, interoperability and adoption of NATO standards, equipping and training.

They emphasized that the AFBiH, as the only, legitimate, legal and professional military force of the state of BiH, in the past 16 years, through professional and responsible execution of legally prescribed missions and tasks, both in the country and abroad, gained great trust of domestic government institutions and the population, as well as a significant reputation in the international community.

BiH defense officials called on the competent BiH institutions to create preconditions for the interest of the state and its citizens to increase budget allocations for BiH defense structures, noting that the investment in the AFBiH is, in fact, an investment in a better future for the BiH state.

(FENA) A. B.

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