Balkans | American bombers take off to highlight cooperation with Bosnia and Herzegovina

Two US Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers made low flights over the capital, Sarajevo, as a sign of strong cooperation with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

A ceremony was held for this event to symbolize the support of the United States for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and multi-ethnic structure.

The Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina do not have aircraft, said Zijko Komsic, a Croatian member of the Presidency Council of BiH, in a statement here. “In this context, it is good to know that you can contact someone in case of need. These two bombers also have political meaning,” he said. It is to show that the United States always stands behind Bosnia and Herzegovina.” Use the phrase.

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Minister of Defense, Zokan Helles, emphasized that the United States is one of the “key” partners in foreign policy and the military, and said: “The goal of Bosnia and Herzegovina is to become a member of NATO. In this context, we are getting closer to this every day.” He said.

Noting that today they only had the opportunity to see part of the cooperation with the United States, Lieutenant General Sinad Masovic, Chief of the General Staff of Bosnia and Herzegovina, said that they have been carrying out many joint activities for many years.

The US Ambassador to Sarajevo, Michael Murphy, confirmed that they have been cooperating closely with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina for 20 years, and said that “the two bombers will continue their flights in other cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.” He said.

“Flights are designed to intimidate,” said Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik, one of the two entities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to stand out with his separatist rhetoric. In assessing his claim, Murphy asserted that this is not the goal in such exercises.

It was reported that two explosive-laden planes will also take part in the exercises to be held in Tuzla.

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