Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Foreign Minister, Elmedin Konaković, attended an informal meeting of European affairs ministers in Dublin on September 4, 2026. The meeting was hosted by the Irish presidency of the Council of the European Union and included representatives from EU member states and candidate countries. Konaković used the platform to advocate for the strategic and security importance of EU enlargement. He argued that expanding the bloc is not merely a political goal, but a necessity for bolstering Europe’s overall security and stability. The meeting provided an opportunity for dialogue on the future of European integration and the challenges facing the continent. Further details of the discussions were published by Sarajevo Times.