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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who traveled to Bosnia and Herzegovina the day before, first went to East Sarajevo in the Republika Srpska (RS), one of the country’s two entities, and met with Serbian representatives and the Bosnia Herzegovina flag was not present during the meeting.
BOSNAK AND CIRVAT MEMBER PRESS CONFERENCE
According to the news in AA, although Lavrov’s program had a meeting with three members of the Presidential Council in Sarajevo yesterday, only Serbian member Milorad Dodik attended the meeting in the Presidency building.
Sefik Dzaferovic, a Bosnian member of the Presidential Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Zeljko Komsic, a Croatian member, gave a joint press conference during the Dodik-Lavrov meeting.
“DISPUTE FOR BEING FLAG OF BOSNIA AND HERBS”
Komsic described the absence of the Bosnia and Herzegovina flag as “disrespectful” at the meeting held the night before, saying what was done at a meeting attended by Lavrov, one of the biggest names in the field international, meant ignoring state institutions.
“THE REPUBLIC OF SIRP CANNOT MAKE A DECISION ABOUT ONE”
Referring to Lavrov’s statements that he “respects the military neutrality of the RS”, Komsic said: “This is an attitude that ignores the decision-making authority of the state institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Lavrov knows well that the RS entity It cannot make decisions alone. “
“HOW TO BUILD FRIENDLY RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA”
Komsic emphasized that they did not participate in the meeting with Lavrov due to negativities and “How can we maintain friendly relations with Russia in this situation?” used expressions.
“IF RUSSIA IS STRONG, WE ARE PROUD”
Dzaferovic also emphasized that Russia is a strong state but Bosnia and Herzegovina is also a source of pride, saying that “Russia has said that it respects the Dayton Peace Agreement, but the statements made last night show otherwise.”
“BOSNIA MUST RESPECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE HERBS”
Dzaferovic said that respecting Dayton amounts to respecting the status, integrity, institutions and flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and said: “Respecting Dayton also means respecting the presence of the Office of the High Representative (OHR) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Denying it. it’s disrespectful. “expressions used.
“OUR GOAL IS THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE EU AND NATO”
Dzaferovic noted that Bosnia and Herzegovina has been on the path to NATO membership since 2005, “Our national policy goals are to respect Dayton and treat all nations living in this country equally. Our foreign policy is membership. of the European Union (EU) and NATO “. These are the objectives set by our institutions ”, he said.
“WHOEVER WANTS TO STAY KIND MUST RESPECT US”
Stating that they also sent a message to their friends in the EU and NATO, Dzaferovic said: “We are determined and proud people. Once we make a decision, we obey. Those who want to remain friends with us, including Russia, must respect it. “. said.