On Wednesday 30 September, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, called on Bosnia and Herzegovina to continue its reforms.
Thus, according to a press release by the European External Action Service, during their meeting in Brussels, Mr Borrell encouraged the members of the tripartite presidency, Šefik Džaferović, Milorad Dodik and Željko Komšić, to remain committed to implementing the reforms that will enable the country to move forward towards joining the EU.
He welcomed their collective commitment to move the country forward on its European path, praising the recent decisions which enabled local elections to be held in Mostar (see EUROPE 12509/16), the adoption of the revised National War Crimes Strategy (see EUROPE 12568/22), the measures taken towards the establishment of a fully operational Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee and the progress made in aligning the country's foreign policy with that of the EU.
The High Representative also encouraged the Presidency, in the context of the local elections on 15 November and beyond, to foster an environment where unity and agreement can be found, reducing political tensions and promoting reconciliation.
He also stressed the need for the authorities to face up to their responsibilities in managing the migration situation, with the establishment of a sustainable migration and asylum system. (Original version in French by Camille-Cerise Gessant)