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Mašović: Secure development budget and conditions for modernization of BiH AF

FENA Muamer Selimbegovic

SARAJEVO, December 2 (FENA) – Armed Forces of BiH (BiH AF) are fully committed to executing all missions and tasks defined by the Law on Defense of BiH, including the engagement of members of AF in the country and abroad, as well as responsibility which the only legal and legitimate military force of the state has towwards all citizens and preservation of territorial integrity and sovereignty of BiH, Chief of Joint Staff of BiH AF General Major Senad Mašović stated in an interview with FENA on the occasion of Day of BiH AF, December 1st, and its 13th anniversary.

Referring to achievements during 2018, he said that apart from series of problems emerging from inadequate budget framework, BiH AF managed to implement all tasks and activities, including improvement and strengthening of chain of command and control, consistent implementation of the Law on Defense of BiH and Law on Service in BiH AF and bylaws, as well as improvement of interoperability system.

“It is important to note that 11 units of BiH AF were assessed as Combat Ready and interoperable with NATO members in 2018”, said Mašović, adding this assessment was done by NATO representatives.

Commenting on priorities and challenges of design and modernization of BiH AF in accordance with the strategic document “Defense Review” adopted by Presidency of BiH, General Mašović underlined BiH AF is ready to contribute to achievement of strategic aims of the state of BiH as an important segment of defense-security structure with proactive approach and action.

He added that BiH AF is a desirable partner to armed forces of other countries in the world and that they send a positive image about BiH as a factor of peace and stability.

He specified that BiH AF showed in practice they are determined to implement all commitments/conditions defined at the Summit in Tallinn and that they are waiting for the first annual cycle to start for BiH.

“It is of primary importance for the state of BiH to recognize the needs of BiH AF when it comes to budget allocation and that AF get some kind of development budget,” said Mašović.

He mentioned significant assistance from the United States via FMS program and other mechanisms, including EU funds and financial assistance from the Republic of Turkey.

When it comes to achievements in 2018, he finds results in the process of humanitarian demining are extraordinary, stating that more than three million square meters of contaminated surface will be cleared by the end of the year.

Positive trend also continued when it comes to surplus weapons.

Chief of JS of BiH Armed Forces General Major Senad Mašović extended congratulations to all members of BiH AF and citizens of BiH on the occasion of Day of BiH AF and its 13th anniversary, underlining that all BiH citizens can be proud of achievements in the defense reform.

He believes that this date is one of the most important events in post-Dayton BiH, which created assumptions for significant improvement of security environment and building an image of BiH as a credible partner on international level.

 

 

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