28-Nov-2024 10:51 PM
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New Delhi, Nov 28 (Reporter) India and Bosnia and Herzegovina held their fourth Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Sarajevo today, during which discussions were held on progress made in political relations, trade and investments, cooperation in S&T among other things.
The Indian side was led by Arun Kumar Sahu, Additional Secretary (Central Europe), Ministry of External Affairs. The Bosnian side was led by Tarik Bukvic, Head of Department for Asia and Africa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
During the FOCs, both sides undertook a comprehensive review of bilateral, regional and international issues. Discussions were focussed on progress made in political relations, trade and investments, cooperation in S&T, cultural relations and people-to-people contacts through students and youth exchange and promotion of tourism between the two countries, a statement said.
Both sides exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest, including developments in the neighbourhoods of India and Bosnia and Herzegovina, multilateralism including BRICS, UN, EU, NAM, and global developments of mutual interest.
AS(CE) also met advisors Marko Milisav and Maja Gacic of the chairwoman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. AS( CE) further paid a courtesy call on to Christian Schmidt, High Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
India and Bosnia and Herzegovina are celebrating 30 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2025. Both countries enjoy close and friendly relations.
Both sides agreed to hold the next round of Foreign Office Consultations at a mutually convenient time in New Delhi, it said.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in a post on X said:
“The 4th India-Bosnia & Herzegovina FoC co-chaired by Mr. Arun Sahu, Additional Secy(Central Europe) & Mr. Tarik Bukvic, HOD 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...////...