America News Agency

Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlic Radman said that he met with local residents on the occasion of the religious holiday and spoke about the diplomatic talks he held in the region and the situation of Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Emphasizing the spiritual meaning and social importance of the holiday, Minister Radman said, "On the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, I am especially happy to be in my hometown of Prisoje together with many believers and residents of Prisoje."

Expressing his wishes for the protection of the Croatian people, Radman said, "The Feast of the Assumption carries a strong message of faith, hope and unity and once again reminds us of the values that bring us together. May the intercession of the Virgin Mary grant us peace and strength and protect our families and the Croatian people."

Referring to his diplomatic contacts during the visit, Radman said, "We discussed the position of the Croatian people in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the importance of fully protecting their representation rights and equality in accordance with the Dayton Peace Agreement, which are fundamental prerequisites for a stable and functional Bosnia and Herzegovina."