India, Bosnia And Herzegovina Strengthen Ties During Key Diplomatic Talks

India and Bosnia and Herzegovina held their fourth Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Sarajevo on Thursday, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

The Indian delegation was led by Arun Kumar Sahu, Additional Secretary (Central Europe) in the MEA, while the Bosnian delegation was headed by Tarik Bukvic, Head of the Department for Asia and Africa in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to the MEA.

During the consultations, the two sides conducted a thorough review of bilateral, regional, and international matters. Discussions centered on the progress in political relations, trade and investment, cooperation in science and technology, cultural ties, people-to-people connections through student and youth exchanges, and efforts to promote tourism between the two nations, the MEA stated.

Both delegations also exchanged perspectives on regional and international issues of mutual interest, including developments in their respective neighbourhoods and shared concerns about multilateralism through forums such as BRICS, the UN, EU, NAM, and other global platforms.

Additional Secretary Sahu met with advisors Marko Milisav and Maja Gacic, who represent the Chairwoman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He also paid a courtesy visit to Christian Schmidt, the High Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as noted in the press statement.

Both nations agreed to convene the next round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi at a mutually convenient time.

India and Bosnia and Herzegovina will celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations in 2025. The two countries enjoy close and friendly ties with multi-faceted collaboration in various sectors.

Details of the meeting were shared on X, stating: “The 4th India-Bosnia & Herzegovina FOC, co-chaired by Mr Arun Sahu, Additional Secretary (Central Europe), and Mr Tarik Bukvic, Head of Department for Asia & Africa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bosnia & Herzegovina, was held in Sarajevo today. Both sides reviewed various aspects of bilateral relations, including political, economic, educational, cultural, and S&T cooperation. They also exchanged views on regional and global issues.“

According to the MEA, Bosnia and Herzegovina place great importance on fostering strong relations with India. Both countries are working together to further enhance cooperation in economic, cultural, and other key areas.

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