Turkey's Erdogan congratulates Denis Bećirović on re-election

Denis Bećirović, the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has been re-elected following elections held on October 4, 2026. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan extended his congratulations to Bećirović through the Turkish Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Emin Akseki.

In his message, President Erdoğan described the elections as having been conducted in a “fair and orderly manner” and expressed hope that the results would bring prosperity to the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He noted his belief that the “friendly and brotherly relations” between the two nations, rooted in long-standing history, will continue to develop during Bećirović’s new mandate.

Bećirović expressed gratitude for the congratulations and for Turkey’s ongoing support regarding the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He emphasized that the ties between the two countries and their peoples transcend standard bilateral relations, citing deep historical, cultural, and human connections.