The High Representative and EU Special Representative, Miroslav Lajčák, visited Moscow today where he met with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Genadievic Titov.  Discussions focused on the current political situation in BiH and the country’s progress in terms of stability, economic development and the forthcoming meeting of the Peace Implementation Council.

The High Representative updated Deputy Minister Titov on key reform issues, most notably police reform. The Deputy Minister expressed the Russian Government’s support for the HR/EUSR’s reform efforts.

The HR/EUSR and Deputy Minister Titovagreed that the reforms linked to EU integration represent the best strategy for the country’s development.

“The International Community’s priority is to make  BiH  a stable, prosperous and modern European state”, said  High Representative and EU Special Representative Miroslav Lajčák. 

The Russian Federation is a key member of the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board. High Representative and EU Special Representative Lajčák outlined the positive role that Russia has played in BiH ‘s development and that Russia’s support is essential if the reform agenda in BiH is to succeed.

The HR/EUSR’s visit to Moscow is first in the series of visits to capitals of key PIC members to brief them of the country’s progress ahead of the Peace Implementation Council meeting to take place on 30 and 31 October in Sarajevo.