We are gathering with heavy hearts to remember the victims of the Srebrenica genocide. A tragedy that shattered families, communities, and humanity.
We honour the memory of those brutally killed and those still missing. We honour those whose absence leaves an unfillable void. We stand in solidarity with the loved ones left behind. We offer you our deepest solidarity. Your grief is shared by all of us. And we pledge to keep the memory alive.
In this moment of remembrance, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to accountability and truth. There is no room in Europe – or anywhere else – for genocide denial, revisionism, or the glorification of those responsible. Denying such horrors only poisons our future. It is our duty to confront and acknowledge the full truth. This is the first step in ensuring that such atrocities never happen again.
In today’s solemn remembrance, there is hope. Hope for the children and grandchildren of those who perished. To pursue their dreams, to rebuild, and to forge a future free from hate and violence.
Even as we are all together to mourn and remember, we also carry the promise of renewal. A commitment rooted in the European promise of Bosnia and Herzegovina. A journey from war and genocide to peace and prosperity.
The European Union is a project of peace, born from the ashes of a tragic war and driven by a vision of reconciliation. This is the same vision that inspires us on the enlargement to the Western Balkan countries. We believe the place of Bosnia and Herzegovina is in the European Union. And the European Union is a safe space, an inclusive society, a place of respect for diversity and religious freedom. And we will continue to support your journey towards the European Union built on reconciliation, respect, peace and prosperity.
Let us honour the victims by reaffirming our dedication to truth, justice, hope, and the enduring promise of a better tomorrow. May their memories inspire us to build a future where such tragedies never repeat again.
Thank you.
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