High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Christian Schmidt, and Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, met to exchange views on the latest political developments in BiH, with a focus on progress within the 5+2 framework. Ambassador Ahmad reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast support for BiH’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and stressed the importance of meaningful engagement among all political stakeholders to address ongoing challenges. The discussion underscored the international community’s ongoing interest in BiH’s stabilization and constitutional reform, highlighting the need for a transparent, inclusive process that can build broad-based consensus across the entity entities, the Brčko District, and civil society. In my view, this reflects a healthy external endorsement for BiH’s sovereignty and a recognition that sustainable progress depends on domestic unity as much as international support. While commendable, true advancement will require concrete steps toward accountable governance, clear reform timelines, and mechanisms to prevent spoilers from derailing dialogue. The meeting signals a willingness from both BiH and its international partners to keep the 5+2 agenda on track, provided there is genuine ownership by BiH’s political actors and a commitment to inclusive dialogue that respects the country’s constitutional complexities.
Source: Statement from @PakistanUN_NY
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Published: May 13, 2026, 8:20 am
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