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Ailyn Agonia
Doha
AMBASSADOR of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Qatar HE Tarik Sadovi? underscored the excellent relations between Qatar and his country particularly in political and diplomatic fields.
In an interview with Qatar Tribune on the occasion of the celebration of Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Sadovi? said that both countries share strategic interests in preserving peace and stability.
f0"Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina are two friendly countries among which there are no open questions. Our people are close. Political and diplomatic relations are excellent, but economic relations are not at a similar level. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar are two small countries, both located in the historically troubled regions of the Balkans and the Gulf. Our neighbours did not always have friendly intentions and respect for the sovereignty of our states. That is why the strategic interests of both our countries are to preserve peace, stability and security, advocating a world order based on the principles of international law and respect for human rights and freedom. The foreign policy goal of Bosnia and Herzegovina is membership in NATO and European Union. We assume that Qatar's membership in the GCC is still an important foreign policy goal for the country," the ambassador elaborated.
Commenting on the current situation in the region and the efforts of Qatar to forge new partnerships with some countries, Ambassador Sadovi? reiterated Bosnia and Herzegovinaf0's interest to be a"friend and a reliable business partner to Qatar".
The ambassador underlined Qatar's role in rebuilding Bosnia and Herzegovina as a result of the armed conflict that took place in the country. He expressed appreciation to the help and affection shown by the leadership of Qatar to his country and the nationals.
Sadovi? also said the visit of the Emir of Qatar HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani to Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2016 marked a milestone in the relations of both countries that led to transitioning their ties to economic cooperation - after a phase in which Bosnia and Herzegovina only received assistance from Qatar.
f0"The important visit led to the signing of various agreements including on economic and trade cooperation, an investment protection agreement and a double taxation avoidance agreement," he said. An agreement on regulating the employment of Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens in Qatar and a memorandum of understanding in the field of security was also signed, the ambassador added.
Sadovi? also hailed the recent high-level delegation visit from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Qatar headed by the countryf0's Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina Dr Denis Zvizdi?as as another turning point in the relations of the two countries that resulted in advancing the economic cooperation and kicking off investments between them in energy, tourism, agriculture, wood and metal industry and infrastructure development.
f0"Specific projects that are ready for investments were offered, and the leaders of Qatar's institutions promised that they would soon visit our country for a review. During the visit, three MoUs were signed in the areas of health, education and youth cooperation. The cities of Sarajevo and Doha have confirmed their brotherly ties by signing a special agreement on town twinning," Ambassador Sadovi? added.
He also noted the rise in Qatari investments in Bosnia and Herzegovina particularly in real estate in the past three years. Currently, Qatar has established over 100 companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Most of these were established for the express purposes of acquiring real estate, but have at the same time opened up other business opportunities. In addition to the trend of rising Qatari investments in the real estate sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina, interest in agriculture is also on the rise, he added.
f0"Also, our government expects the 50 million-dollar Qatar Friendship Fund for stimulating the employment of young people to become operational soon," Sadovi? said, adding that the launch of Qatar Airways flights from Doha to Sarajevo has helped in furthering the cooperation.
f0"The most successful Qatari project in our country is the establishment of the regional TV network 'Al Jazeera Balkans', which with its 250 employees has become a regional success story. Not far from the town of Bugojno, the Qatari investors are now building a multi-purpose sports and recreation centre."
On March 1, Bosnia and Herzegovina marks its Independence Day. On the occasion, the ambassador extended his congratulations to the citizens currently residing in Qatar which to date is 750 and is expected to increase in the coming years.
"Twenty-six years ago, on February 29 and March 1 of 1992, the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina declared in a referendum that they wanted to live in an independent and sovereign state, which was soon recognised by the international community. That is why the 1st of March was declared a holiday. That is why I avail myself of this opportunity to congratulate our citizens in Qatar this holiday the Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina," he said.
Doha
AMBASSADOR of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Qatar HE Tarik Sadovi? underscored the excellent relations between Qatar and his country particularly in political and diplomatic fields.
In an interview with Qatar Tribune on the occasion of the celebration of Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Sadovi? said that both countries share strategic interests in preserving peace and stability.
f0"Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina are two friendly countries among which there are no open questions. Our people are close. Political and diplomatic relations are excellent, but economic relations are not at a similar level. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar are two small countries, both located in the historically troubled regions of the Balkans and the Gulf. Our neighbours did not always have friendly intentions and respect for the sovereignty of our states. That is why the strategic interests of both our countries are to preserve peace, stability and security, advocating a world order based on the principles of international law and respect for human rights and freedom. The foreign policy goal of Bosnia and Herzegovina is membership in NATO and European Union. We assume that Qatar's membership in the GCC is still an important foreign policy goal for the country," the ambassador elaborated.
Commenting on the current situation in the region and the efforts of Qatar to forge new partnerships with some countries, Ambassador Sadovi? reiterated Bosnia and Herzegovinaf0's interest to be a"friend and a reliable business partner to Qatar".
The ambassador underlined Qatar's role in rebuilding Bosnia and Herzegovina as a result of the armed conflict that took place in the country. He expressed appreciation to the help and affection shown by the leadership of Qatar to his country and the nationals.
Sadovi? also said the visit of the Emir of Qatar HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani to Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2016 marked a milestone in the relations of both countries that led to transitioning their ties to economic cooperation - after a phase in which Bosnia and Herzegovina only received assistance from Qatar.
f0"The important visit led to the signing of various agreements including on economic and trade cooperation, an investment protection agreement and a double taxation avoidance agreement," he said. An agreement on regulating the employment of Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens in Qatar and a memorandum of understanding in the field of security was also signed, the ambassador added.
Sadovi? also hailed the recent high-level delegation visit from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Qatar headed by the countryf0's Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina Dr Denis Zvizdi?as as another turning point in the relations of the two countries that resulted in advancing the economic cooperation and kicking off investments between them in energy, tourism, agriculture, wood and metal industry and infrastructure development.
f0"Specific projects that are ready for investments were offered, and the leaders of Qatar's institutions promised that they would soon visit our country for a review. During the visit, three MoUs were signed in the areas of health, education and youth cooperation. The cities of Sarajevo and Doha have confirmed their brotherly ties by signing a special agreement on town twinning," Ambassador Sadovi? added.
He also noted the rise in Qatari investments in Bosnia and Herzegovina particularly in real estate in the past three years. Currently, Qatar has established over 100 companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Most of these were established for the express purposes of acquiring real estate, but have at the same time opened up other business opportunities. In addition to the trend of rising Qatari investments in the real estate sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina, interest in agriculture is also on the rise, he added.
f0"Also, our government expects the 50 million-dollar Qatar Friendship Fund for stimulating the employment of young people to become operational soon," Sadovi? said, adding that the launch of Qatar Airways flights from Doha to Sarajevo has helped in furthering the cooperation.
f0"The most successful Qatari project in our country is the establishment of the regional TV network 'Al Jazeera Balkans', which with its 250 employees has become a regional success story. Not far from the town of Bugojno, the Qatari investors are now building a multi-purpose sports and recreation centre."
On March 1, Bosnia and Herzegovina marks its Independence Day. On the occasion, the ambassador extended his congratulations to the citizens currently residing in Qatar which to date is 750 and is expected to increase in the coming years.
"Twenty-six years ago, on February 29 and March 1 of 1992, the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina declared in a referendum that they wanted to live in an independent and sovereign state, which was soon recognised by the international community. That is why the 1st of March was declared a holiday. That is why I avail myself of this opportunity to congratulate our citizens in Qatar this holiday the Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina," he said.
