Turkey continues to back Bosnia in every field: VP

By Muhammed Ali Gurtas and Talha Ozturk</p> <p>SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina (AA) – Turkey will continue to support Bosnia and Herzegovina in every field, especially for integration with the European and Atlantic institutions, Turkey's vice president said on Wednesday. </p> <p>Speaking at the 10th Sarajevo Business Forum, Fuat Oktay said Bosnia and Herzegovina left behind the sad days and became a center of attraction in Southeast Europe.</p> <p>”The country has also recorded a significant process towards becoming a brand for investors,&quot; he said. &quot;It is time to make Sarajevo a focal point for economic and financial projects.&quot;</p> <p>Anadolu Agency is the global communication partner for the three-day business conference in Bosnia and Herzegovina, dubbed the ‘Balkan Davos’, where Turkey plays a prominent role. </p> <p>The forum, which has been held since 2010, is organized this year under the slogan of &quot;one region-one economy&quot;.</p> <p>Oktay noted that Bosnia and Herzegovina has great resources and potential with its unique geographical location.</p> <p>&quot;We should work together to benefit from this potential.</p> <p>&quot;The main elements that the country needs today are unity, solidarity, and more investment,&quot; he said.</p> <p>The Turkish vice president stressed that investments will ensure employment opportunities, sustainable economic growth and development. </p> <p>&quot;Economic development is vital for living together and peace in the region,&quot; he said. &quot;Likewise, political stability and superiority of law are the prerequisites for economic development.&quot;</p> <p>To preserve regional peace and stability, Oktay said there is a need for strong dialogue in the political sphere.</p> <p>&quot;We should also create more economic interdependence, and promote the socio-cultural interaction between our peoples,&quot; he said. </p> <p>Pointing out the common interests and values, Oktay said Turkey's wish is to ensure that all actors in the region act together to solve the problems.</p> <p>&quot;We are aware that this can be achieved by boosting regional cooperation,&quot; he said, adding: &quot;In this context, Turkey will continue to show its best efforts in both bilateral and multilateral platforms.&quot;