To Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany
For many years our destiny as a nation and a people gave been held in common with Germany. For many years the first among other European sources of enployment for Bosniaks was Germany. When we declared independence from Yugoslavia in 1992 it was Germany who provided us with surplus weapons and ammo. Still today, there remains a crucial link with Germany not only in areas of employment but also in the fact that Germany happens to have a sizeable community of Bosniaks as well. Therefore let our two nations cement this link and establish diplomatic relations. We await your response and hope to create a lasting friendship.
Peace be upon you!
Bakir Izetbegovic, President of The Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina
For many years our destiny as a nation and a people gave been held in common with Germany. For many years the first among other European sources of enployment for Bosniaks was Germany. When we declared independence from Yugoslavia in 1992 it was Germany who provided us with surplus weapons and ammo. Still today, there remains a crucial link with Germany not only in areas of employment but also in the fact that Germany happens to have a sizeable community of Bosniaks as well. Therefore let our two nations cement this link and establish diplomatic relations. We await your response and hope to create a lasting friendship.
Peace be upon you!
Bakir Izetbegovic, President of The Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina