The Holy Father Francis has received in audience His Excellency Mr. Željko Komšić, current Chairman of the Collegial Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, who subsequently met with His Excellency Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States.

During the cordial talks held in the Secretariat of State, appreciation was expressed at the good existing bilateral relations, and the priorities of the collegial Presidency were discussed. The parties then focused on the domestic situation of the country, reiterating the need to promote the legal and social equality of all citizens belonging to each constituent people.

Finally, attention turned to some regional matters, including the situation of the western Balkan countries and the enlargement of the European Union.

From the Vatican, 17 January 2022