Minister Elmedin Konaković met with the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, Grlić Radman

Minister Elmedin Konaković met with the Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Gordan Grlić Radman, on March 18, 2026. They discussed ways to improve bilateral relations and various current political issues of mutual interest.

Both ministers emphasized that the relationship between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Croatia is strong and stable, with a shared commitment to enhancing cooperation in various fields.

A key topic of discussion was Bosnia and Herzegovina's path toward European Union membership. The ministers agreed that the upcoming intergovernmental conference between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the EU would be a significant milestone, marking the official start of negotiations for full EU membership.

They also addressed the issue of residents from Bosnia and Herzegovina working in the Schengen area, expressing a willingness to find solutions through dialogue and cooperation to ease business operations and the movement of goods and services.

In conclusion, both ministers agreed that maintaining open dialogue and partnership is essential to the stability and progress of both nations and to broader regional cooperation.