Organised by the Ministry of Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces of BiH, the 19th Conference of the General Inspectorate of the Ministry of Defence of BiH and inspectors in the Armed Forces of BiH was held on 26 March 2026 at the Armed Forces Hall in Sarajevo. […]
Organised by the Ministry of Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces of BiH, the 19th Conference of the General Inspectorate of the Ministry of Defence of BiH and inspectors in the Armed Forces of BiH was held on 26 March 2026 at the Armed Forces Hall in Sarajevo.
The conference was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces of BiH, parliamentary and institutional structures, as well as international partners, including NATO Headquarters Sarajevo, EUFOR, and representatives of the military-diplomatic corps in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Results and Key Highlights
The host of the conference was Brigadier General Edin Fako, General Inspector of the Ministry of Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina, who presented the results of the work of the General Inspectorate for 2025, highlighting visible progress in strengthening integrity, professionalism, and legality within the defence system.
Special emphasis was placed on improving preventive action, strengthening institutional accountability, and developing mechanisms for more efficient identification and resolution of irregularities within the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces of BiH.
Conference Conclusions
The conclusions adopted at the conference provide a basis for the further improvement of the defence system, with a focus on:
- strengthening professional and ethical standards;
- improving the system of integrity and accountability;
- increasing the efficiency of oversight and preventive mechanisms;
- further developing transparency and trust in defence system institutions.
Further Directions of Development
In his closing remarks, Brigadier General Edin Fako emphasised the commitment of the General Inspectorate to the continuous improvement of the system, alongside strengthening cooperation with all relevant actors in the field of defence and security.
As one of the next steps, the planning and organisation of an interdepartmental conference was announced, with the aim of further connecting institutions and exchanging experiences in the areas of integrity, professional conduct, and accountability.
The General Inspectorate continues to act as a key institutional mechanism for strengthening integrity, professionalism, and legality within the Ministry of Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina.