EUFOR’s Commander, Major General Trischak, met with the BiH Minister of Defence, Marina Pendes, on Monday 15 July. They discussed a wide range of military issues and Major General Trischak reemphasised that he sees EUFOR's main role in supporting the country on the path towards EU accession, as being a "reassurance force".

Major General Trischak also stressed that EUFOR's continuing co-operation with the Armed Forces of BiH will contribute to trust and confidence building.