On Friday 4th January, a delegation headed by Mariusz Błaszczak, Polish Minister of Defence, visited EUFOR in Bosnia and Herzegovina at Camp Butmir, Sarajevo.

After taking the salute from the EUFOR Honour Guard, Mr Błaszczak discussed the current political and security situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina during an office call with COMEUFOR, Major General Martin Dorfer.

Taking the opportunity to meet with some of the Polish soldiers based in Camp Butmir, Mr Błaszczak said:

"Poland's ambition is to continue to contribute soldiers to the important work EUFOR does here in Bosnia and Herzegovina".

Poland is one of 19 troop contributing nations to EUFOR; they provide soldiers for one of the 17 LOT Houses in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as specialists in mapping and logistics.