BOSNIAN MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS SVEN ALKALAJ MET WITH RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR TO BOSNIA KONSTANTIN SUVALOV

SARAJEVO, Bosnia (September 13,2007) – The Bosnian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sven Alkalaj had a meeting yesterday with the Russian Ambassador to Bosnia Konstantin Suvalov. The two officials talked about the political situation in Bosnia in the light of reform processes, especially in the light of the Bosnian police reform. They also talked about the relationship between Bosnia and Russia and the upcoming UN General Assembly session.

Alkalaj and suvalov agreed that the bilateral relationship between the two countries is advancing. They emphasized the success of the first session of the Bosnian and Russian Interstate Commission for Trade and Economic Cooperation.

They also agreed that the regular meetings between the two countries’ ministries of foreign affairs have marked a positive turn in the advancement of the relationship between Bosnia and Russia. Those meetings were held in Moscow and in Sarajevo in early September.

The two officials also talked about the upcoming session of the UN General Assembly. Bosnian Foreign Minister Sven Alkalaj is to meet with the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergej Lavrov.

Also,an agreement will be signed between the Bosnian government and the Russian government on travelling conditions.