On 19-20 July 2022, the Chair of the NATO Navy Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer visited Bosnia and Herzegovina, the place he met with members of the Presidency, the Minister of Defence, Mr Sifet Podzic and the Chief of Defence, Lieutenant Common Senad Mašović. He additionally visited the Tactical Help Brigade HQ, the Intelligence-Safety Company and the NATO Headquarters Sarajevo.
After an official Honour Guard, the Chair of the NATO Navy Committee, Admiral Bauer sat down with the Bosnian Chief of Defence, Lieutenant Common Senad Mašović. Discussions targeted on the regional safety setting, the continued battle in Ukraine and the outcomes of the latest NATO Summit in Madrid. Admiral Bauer then met with Defence Minister Podzic. “NATO and Bosnia and Herzegovina have a long-standing and mutually useful partnership, based mostly on constructive dialogue, mutual respect and sensible cooperation. Collectively, we contribute to the soundness and safety within the Western Balkans”, highlighted Admiral Bauer.
In a while, Admiral Bauer headed to the Bosnian Intelligence-Safety Company, accountable for monitoring the continued safety scenario within the area in addition to potential safety threats to the nation, together with terrorism, espionage and organised crime. The Chair then visited the Bosnian Tactical Help Brigade HQ, the place he met its Commander, Colonel Jasmin Čajić and attended an operational capabilities presentation. “We’re grateful for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s continued contributions to our shared Euro-Atlantic safety, for instance, by contributing troops to NATO missions; by coaching NATO and Companions troops throughout its annual catastrophe preparedness train; and providing specialised Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Navy Police models to the NATO Response Pressure”, added the Chair.
The programme concluded with a go to to NATO Headquarters Sarajevo, whose main mission is to advise and help all establishments and the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina on defence and safety sector reform and NATO Partnership for Peace (PfP) actions. Assembly with its Commander, Brigadier Common Pamela McGaha, Admiral Bauer underlined the vital position performed by the HQ within the area. “NATO’s mission in BiH at present is one based mostly on partnership. Whereas NATO’s relationship with BiH has modified over time, our dedication to serving to deliver peace, safety and prosperity to the area has not”, emphasised Admiral Bauer.
