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BiH submits application for EU membership

Xinhua, February 15, 2016 Adjust font size:

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) submitted its application for membership in the European Union (EU) here on Monday.

"This decision follows months of hard work by BiH leadership and, we believe, addresses the aspirations of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a day of celebration for all of us," said EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and Commissioner for enlargement negotiations Johannes Hahn in a joint statement.

"As some forces across our continent are questioning the very existence of our Union, BiH's application shows that the need of a united European continent is still strong among our peoples," it said.

The statement added that reforms improving economic growth and social justice, the rule of law and public administration need to be implemented in BiH.

"The functionality of BIH's institutions remains a priority, including through the effective and functioning coordination mechanism on EU matters," it said. Endit