Borut Pahor receives Special Award at Mostar Peace Connection 2024 and advocates for faster EU enlargement

23 Jul

Na povabilo predsedujočega BiH Denisa Bećirovića se je bivši predsednik Pahor udeležil svečane večerje in podelitve nagrad “Mostar Peace Connection”, kjer je prejel posebno nagrado za njegovo prizadevanje za mir, razumevanje in sožitje.

Drugo jutro se je na povabilo ministra za zunanje zadeve Bosne in Hercegovine Elmedina Konakovića udeležil mednarodne konference “Mostar 2024: Dialog za prihodnost”, ki je prav tako potekala v Mostarju v Bosni in Hercegovini. Dogodek je obeležil 20. obletnico obnove Starega mostu v Mostarju, ki je simbol sprave, mednarodnega sodelovanja in sobivanja različnih kulturnih, etničnih in verskih skupnosti.

Pahor je na panelu izrazil prepričanje, da v strateškem smislu samo hitrejša širitev EU na Zahodni Balkan zavaruje mir in varnost v regiji in širše v Evropi. Dejal je: “Ta ‘slow motion’ je treba prestaviti v višjo prestavo, in to takoj”.

Bivši predsednik republike Borut Pahor se je ob robu dogajanja v Mostarju sestal tudi s predsedujočo Svetu ministrov BiH Borjano Krišto.

At the invitation of the Chairman of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denis Bećirović, former President Borut Pahor attended a formal dinner and the “Mostar Peace Connection” award ceremony, where he received a special award for his dedication to peace, understanding, and coexistence.

The following morning, at the invitation of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elmedin Konaković, Pahor participated in the international conference “Mostar 2024: Dialogue for the Future”, also held in Mostar. The event marked the 20th anniversary of the reconstruction of the Old Bridge—a powerful symbol of reconciliation, international cooperation, and the coexistence of diverse cultural, ethnic, and religious communities.

Speaking on a panel, Pahor emphasized that, strategically, only a faster EU enlargement process can safeguard peace and security in the Western Balkans and across Europe. He stated: “This ‘slow motion’ must shift into high gear—immediately.”

On the sidelines of the event, Pahor also met with Borjana Krišto, Chairwoman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina.