The Head of State of the Republic of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, arrived on an official visit to Sarajevo, where he was welcomed with a solemn ceremony in front of the building of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The welcome was carried out by the chairman of the three-member Presidency, Denis Bechirovich, demonstrating the importance of the visit for bilateral relations.
Key meetings on the President's agenda
During his visit, President Radev will hold a series of important meetings with senior representatives of the Bosnian state. Talks are planned with two of the three members of the Presidency – presiding Denis Becirovic and the Serbian representative Zelka Cvijanovic. After the individual meetings, plenary talks will take place between the delegations of the two countries, which emphasizes the complex nature of the visit.
Focus on European integration and regional cooperation
Main topics of conversation are expected to include:
- The European perspective of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Regional cooperation in Southeast Europe
- Strengthening security and stability in the region
- Topics of the bilateral partnership agenda
These issues are of key importance not only for the two countries, but also for the entire region of Southeast Europe, especially in the context of current geopolitical challenges.
Extended program of the visit
The program of the head of state also includes other important meetings planned for the next day:
- Meeting with the members of the collegium of the two chambers of the Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Conversations with the chairwoman of the Council of Ministers, Boriana Kristo
- Meeting with the supreme representative of the international community in Bosnia and Herzegovina Christian Schmidt
These meetings will provide an opportunity to discuss a wide range of issues concerning both bilateral relations and regional and international politics.
Significance of the visit
President Radev's official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina comes at a time of heightened attention to European integration processes in the Western Balkans. It emphasizes Bulgaria's commitment to the stability and prosperity of the region, as well as its support for the European perspective of the countries of Southeast Europe.