The UK supports Bosnia and Herzegovina’s aspirations towards greater European integration: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK supports Bosnia and Herzegovina’s aspirations towards greater European integration, the UK’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, James Roscoe, said at a UN Security Council briefing on Bosnia and Herzegovina on 1 November 2024.
He called on all parties to work constructively together to implement the necessary reforms to meet the requirements for EU membership.
Roscoe said the UK welcomes the progress that has been made in implementing the 14 key priorities for EU accession, as set out in the European Commission’s Opinion on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s application for membership of the European Union.
He noted that the UK has provided £10 million of support to the UN’s work in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including £5 million to the UN Development Programme’s (UNDP) project to support the implementation of the 14 key priorities.
Roscoe also called on all parties to work together to ensure that the upcoming local elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina are free and fair.
He said the UK remains committed to supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina on its path towards European integration, and looks forward to continuing to work with the UN and other international partners to support the country’s progress.
Additional information
The UK is a strong supporter of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s aspirations towards greater European integration. The UK has been a member of the EU since 1973, and believes that the EU is a force for good in the world. The UK believes that Bosnia and Herzegovina would benefit from membership of the EU, and has been working to support the country’s progress towards meeting the requirements for membership.
The 14 key priorities for EU accession are:
- Constitutional and electoral reform
- Rule of law
- Public administration reform
- Economic development and competitiveness
- Financial stability
- Education and science
- Social policy and employment
- Energy
- Transport
- Environment and climate change
- Agriculture and rural development
- Regional development
- Justice and home affairs
- Foreign and security policy
The UK has been providing support to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a number of areas, including:
- The UK has provided £10 million of support to the UN’s work in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including £5 million to the UNDP’s project to support the implementation of the 14 key priorities.
- The UK has also provided support to the EU’s work in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including £3 million to the EU’s Rule of Law Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EULEX).
- The UK has also been working to support the development of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s economy, including through the UK’s Stabilisation and Recovery Fund for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The UK remains committed to supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina on its path towards European integration. The UK believes that Bosnia and Herzegovina has the potential to be a successful and prosperous member of the EU, and will continue to work with the country to support its progress.
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