UK reiterates commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sovereignty, territorial integrity

By Burak Bir

LONDON (AA) - Britain's special envoy for the Western Balkans has reiterated the UK's commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, an official statement said Friday.

Dame Karen Pierce had bilateral talks during her first visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina on March 27-28, after being appointed as special envoy for the Western Balkans in February this year.

In a statement, the British Embassy in Sarajevo said that Pierce began her visit with talks with the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina members, the chair of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the foreign minister.

During these talks, "she reiterated the UK’s steadfast commitment to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s stability and security," the statement said.

Pierce said that the "UK remains fully committed to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sovereignty and territorial integrity."

"It is important to underline that BiH has the institutions and mechanisms to respond to this crisis. An early domestic resolution will enable further progress on the country’s EU path."

"For our part, the UK will continue to support BiH in fulfilling its Euro-Atlantic aspirations," she added.