Zeljko Komsic, the Croat member of Bosnia's tripartite Presidency, said the policy of new US President Joe Biden will contribute to the acceleration of Bosnia's Euro-Atlantic path, adding that his victory restored hope for democracy and freedom worldwide.

“First of all, I wish Mr Biden a lot of success and luck during his presidency. His victory in the US presidential election restored hope for democracy and freedom across the world, including here in Bosnia and Herzegovina, to those familiar with his true and good intentions towards our country and all its citizens,” Komsic told Fena news agency, ahead of Biden's inauguration on Wednesday.

He is convinced the new US President will respond in the best manner to the great challenges lying ahead of the American people and state.

“I also believe that the policy of Mr Biden and its team towards Bosnia and Herzegovina will contribute to the acceleration of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Euro-Atlantic path as well as our strategic aspirations to build the country of equal people. I am convinced the friendship of our countries will grow stronger,” he added.