The Delegation of the European Union and its Special Representative have welcomed on Thursday Bosnia’s adoption of a declaration on its commitment to meet the conditions for progress on the country’s EU path, adding that they expect authorities maintain a “coordinated approach” toward taking the necessary steps forward.
“We welcome the declaration adopted by the BiH Presidency, at its first session, on EU integration outlining its commitment tofulfil the conditions of the accession process,” the EU website said, referring to one of the results of a Wednesday meeting between Bosnia’s three Presidents.
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The EU said it appreciates the fact that Bosnia’s Presidency “recognises the importance of the EU integration process as a strategic goal for the country and as a unifying factor for all political actors and citizens.”
“We expect authorities at all levels of government in BiH to show courage and responsibility and to maintain a consolidated and coordinated approach in undertaking the necessary steps to move forward on the EU path,” the press release said.
The European Commission will be issuing its Opinion on Bosnia’s EU membership application and assessing the country’s readiness for accession while also recommending fundamental reforms that should be taken for it to happen.
“In this regard, the EU encourages BiH authorities not to lose any more time before the adoption of the Opinion and its consideration by the EU Council,” the statement said.
Bosnia introducing concrete reforms and implementing them “will demonstrate its determination to reach the strategic goal of EU membership,” it said.
