Meeting of Chairwoman of Council of Ministers of BIH Borjana Krišto and President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen: Bosnia and Herzegovina Gets Additional Support from European Commission Worth EUR 20 million for Rehabilitation from Floods, We Keep Bosnia and Herzegovina’s’ European Road as Priority

Chairwoman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina Borjana Krišto met with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on the second day of her official visit. On that occasion, Krišto expressed her thankfulness for President Von der Leyen have chosen, at the beginning of her new term of office, a regional tour to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina. This act confirms the importance the European Union attaches to the further enlargement process, which was especially highlighted at the meeting of the two high political officials. 

Krišto said she is convinced that Bosnia and Herzegovina will be an integrative part, together with all countries of the region, of the Growth Plan implementation process, aware of obligations and reforms expected from Bosnia and Herzegovina Institutions. She pointed out that with decisiveness, cooperation and joint growth, and with the European Union support, a joint aim is possible to achieve – a full membership of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the European Union.

Today’s meeting confirmed that the European Commission will earmark additional EUR 20 million to the Council of Ministers for rehabilitation from devastation caused by floods. A preparation of an application is in the process to the Solidary Fund, an instrument accessible by many countries in case of natural disasters. (end)

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