India, Bosnia and Herzegovina Hold 4th Foreign Office Consultations

November 29, 2024

India and Bosnia and Herzegovina recently conducted their fourth Foreign Office Consultations in Sarajevo. It was led by Arun Kumar Sahu from India and Tarik Bukvic from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Participants and Leadership

The Indian delegation was headed by Arun Kumar Sahu, Additional Secretary for Central Europe. The Bosnian delegation was led by Tarik Bukvic. He oversees the Department for Asia and Africa in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Key Discussion Topics

The consultations addressed various regional and international issues. Both sides discussed developments in their respective areas. They also focused on multilateralism, BRICS, the United Nations, the European Union, and the Non-Aligned Movement.

Additional Meetings

Arun Kumar Sahu met with advisors Marko Milisav and Maja Gacic. They are associated with the Chairwoman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sahu also had a courtesy meeting with Christian Schmidt, the High Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Both nations agreed to hold the next round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi. The timing will be decided later. This continuation reflects their commitment to strengthening diplomatic relations.

Diplomatic Relations Milestone

India and Bosnia and Herzegovina are approaching milestone. They will celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations in 2025. This anniversary marks their strong and friendly ties.

The consultations covered a wide range of cooperation areas. Topics included political, economic, educational, cultural, and scientific collaboration. Regional and global issues were also part of the discussions, showcasing a comprehensive approach to partnership.

Important Facts for Exams:
Foreign Office Consultations (FOC): FOCs are diplomatic meetings aimed at enhancing bilateral relations. They facilitate discussions on various topics, including political, economic, and cultural cooperation between nations.
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM): NAM is a group of states not formally aligned with major power blocs. It promotes peace, security, and cooperation, aiming to represent the interests of developing countries.

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