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Turković meets with Zadić, Austrian Minister of Justice in Vienna

FENA Press release

SARAJEVO, September 24 (FENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bisera Turković held a meeting in Vienna with Minister of Justice of the Republic of Austria Alma Zadić, and on this occasion, they discussed the issue of dual citizenship, the migrant crisis and the rule of law.

Turković noted that about 170,000 citizens of BiH origin live in Austria and that almost half of them had to give up their BiH citizenship when obtaining Austrian citizenship.

Minister Turković asked Minister Zadić to do an inquiry about whether it would be possible for Bosnians living in Austria to keep the right to dual citizenship and what the legal possibilities are in this regard.

This issue is extremely important, Minister Turković pointed out, because of the preservation of ties with the homeland, but also because of complications when it comes to property rights, inheritance and taxes. She added that she believes that other countries of the former Yugoslavia share the same opinion.

Minister Zadić said that she fully understands the situation and that many people do not want to give up their original citizenship, because they want to be involved in the processes in their home country.

She promised to refer these issues to the ministries of interior and foreign affairs. She believes that this issue requires greater legal reform, and if it happens, it cannot be done for just one country. She added that she would examine the mood in the Austrian government on this issue.

Minister Turković spoke about the current difficult situation in our country, which has been affected by the large influx of migrants, and added that Bosnia and Herzegovina needs help in dealing with such situation.

The BiH authorities, she stressed, are open to all suggestions and recommendations, and agreements are currently being signed on the return of migrants to their home countries.

Minister Zadić said that she has closely monitored this situation and that she was familiar with the situation in Bihać.

She raised this issue with the Ministry of the Interior, she discusses it with coalition partners and is making efforts to resolve this issue.

Minister Turković expressed a desire that, if there is a possibility, a person from the Austrian Ministry of Justice come to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for the transfer of knowledge and experience.

Minister Zadić supported the proposal, stating that one person from the Ministry of Justice is already in Belgrade, with the aim of encouraging exchange and strengthening regional ties.

She added that the Austrian side is exploring the possibility of establishing other places of cooperation in the countries of Southeast Europe, and if more EU countries want to join, then a joint action on this issue could be devised, stated the Public Relations Office of the MFA BiH.

(FENA) S. R.

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