The Ambassador of the Netherlands visited the CBBH

Governor of the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CBBH), Jasmina Selimović, Ph.D. met with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bosnia and Herzegovina, H.E. Henk van den Dool. The meeting provided an opportunity to highlight the importance of Bosnia and Herzegovina's membership in the Belgian-Dutch Constituency of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in the context of support for the preservation of monetary stability and the stability of the financial system.

During the conversation, Governor Selimović emphasized the important contribution of the currency board to currency stability, which, together with monetary policy, is key to preserving financial stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

They discussed the financial literacy project, which is implemented in cooperation with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Ministry of Finance of the Netherlands. The project aims to raise the level of financial literacy and inclusion, and is aimed at strengthening financial education in order to promote the prosperity of citizens and provide support for the development of small and medium-sized enterprises. On this occasion, it was emphasized that the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina has a leading role in this project, which confirms its commitment to improving financial education and inclusion in the country.

Ambassador Van den Dool encouraged the strengthening and consideration of opening new areas of cooperation with the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which the Governor supported, stressing that international institutional cooperation, through joint projects, training and exchange of experience and knowledge, has the essential importance for the further progress of the Central Bank.

The interlocutors agreed that the continuation of European integration is of great importance for the future prosperity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and they emphasized their commitment to achieving that goal.

This meeting symbolizes the continued support and cooperation between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the joint commitment to strengthening economic stability, financial education and inclusion, as well as the integrity of the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina.