Islamabad, July 13, 2026: Dr Nikhat Shakeel Khan, MNA and Convener of the Pakistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina Parliamentary Friendship Group, met a visiting Bosnian delegation at the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus, Parliament House, Islamabad.
The delegation was led by H.E. Dr Sevlid Hurtić, Minister of Human Rights and Refugees of Bosnia and Herzegovina. H.E. Mr Emin Cohodarevic, Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Pakistan, was also part of the delegation, which is visiting Pakistan to participate in the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women.
Welcoming the delegation, Dr Nikhat Shakeel Khan highlighted the longstanding friendly relations between Pakistan and Bosnia and Herzegovina, founded on mutual respect, shared values and historic solidarity. She recalled Pakistan’s steadfast support for Bosnia and Herzegovina and expressed confidence that stronger parliamentary engagement would further deepen bilateral ties.
She underscored the need to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, education and people to-people exchanges. She also reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s European integration.
Paying tribute to the victims of the Srebrenica Genocide, Dr Nikhat reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to justice, accountability and preventing such tragedies from recurring.
Dr Sevlid Hurtić thanked the Convener for the warm welcome and appreciated Pakistan’s enduring support and friendship. He stressed the importance of translating strong political goodwill into practical cooperation through parliamentary exchanges, economic collaboration, business linkages, tourism, education and human rights.
The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening Pakistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina relations through closer parliamentary cooperation and expanded collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
