Due to the final stages of the negotiations with Iran in Vienna that she coordinates, High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini will not be able to attend the 20th anniversary commemoration of the Srebrenica genocide tomorrow at the Potočari Memorial Park.

She has taken this decision with a heavy heart, but conscious of the fact that working to try to finalise an agreement on the Iranian nuclear file is the best way to help building peace and trust, honouring the victims of all conflicts.

The EU will continue to fight for justice for the victims of the Srebrenica genocide and to work for reconciliation in the region, as well as for a future of peace and prosperity for all the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, for the European perspective of their country and that of all the Western Balkans.