It is with great sadness that I must confirm the death of Major Peter Pavlovský, a Slovakian member of EUFOR. He passed away in hospital yesterday after suddenly being taken ill, despite the efforts of EUFOR medical specialists and the local hospital staff to save him. On behalf of all EUFOR personnel, I would like to express our most sincere condolences to his family at this difficult time.

Major Pavlovsky was a much valued member of EUFOR, where he worked as a personnel and finance staff officer. He will be sorely missed by his colleagues serving in BiH. EUFOR will support his family and the Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic as much as possible with arrangements for his repatriation and remembrance.

Once again, our thoughts are with the loved ones he leaves behind.