Minister Hrnjić with Czech Ambassador on Strengthening the Phytosanitary System

The Federal Minister of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry Kemal Hrnjić met with the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Bosnia and Herzegovina H.E. Jana K. Lolić Šindelková and Head of the Development Cooperation Department Adam Lorenz to discuss improving cooperation in the fields of agriculture and phytosanitary policy.

The meeting focused on the implementation of the project “Strengthening the Phytosanitary System in BiH,” carried out in cooperation with the BiH Plant Health Administration and other relevant institutions. The project aims to strengthen the phytosanitary system, improve institutional capacities, and align with relevant European Union standards.

The importance of continued technical and expert support from the Czech Republic was pointed out, particularly in the context of knowledge transfer and good practices that contribute to more efficient plant health protection and the safety of agricultural production in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Minister Hrnjić thanked for the support provided so far and emphasized the importance of this project for the agriculture sector in the Federation of BiH:

“Improving the phytosanitary system is one of the key steps towards strengthening the competitiveness of our agriculture and ensuring food safety. Cooperation with the Czech Republic and partners on this project is of exceptional importance for harmonization with European standards and the further development of our institutional capacities,” stated Minister Hrnjić.

They agreed on continuing the cooperation and further improvement through the implementation of joint activities in the coming period.