The High Representative and EU Special Representative Miroslav Lajčák met General John McColl, NATO’s Deputy Supreme Commander Europe and Operation Commander of Operation Althea/EUFOR in Sarajevo today.

Briefing General McColl on the current political situation in the country the High Representative-EU Special Representative said that Bosnia and Herzegovina today faces two strategic goals: EU integration and constitutional reform. “The immediate priority is singing a Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU, which needs to be followed by wide-ranging reforms in the country to adapt its administration and economy to EU standards and norms.”

The High Representative and EU Special Representative further welcomed the close co-operation between EUFOR and the OHR/EUSR, noting that EUFOR’s presence is welcomed by BiH and underlines the EU’s commitment to the country. He underlined that EUFOR continues to play a key role with regard to the Safe and Secure Environment.