NATO Praises Bosnia's Progress but Calls for Increased Defense Spending

NATO headquarters in Brussels hosted a meeting with a delegation from Bosnia and Herzegovina. The participants reviewed the partnership program between NATO and the country for 2025 to 2028. Deputy Foreign Minister Josip Brkic led the Bosnian delegation. They also held a bilateral meeting with NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Sekerinska.

NATO allies praised Bosnia and Herzegovina for significant progress in achieving mutual goals. However, allies stressed that the country must fulfill its pledge to increase its defense budget. NATO members also confirmed that they will keep providing political, material, and institutional support to Bosnia and Herzegovina.