Bosnia and Herzegovina's Defense Minister Zukan Helez said Türkiye's support in the defense sector plays a key role in modernizing his country's armed forces.
Helez held talks with Türkiye's Deputy Minister of National Defense Salih Ayhan, ASELSAN Deputy General Manager Zekeriya Şahin, BMC Automotive General Manager Lütfi Balık and other Turkish representatives during the Balkan Shield defense fair in Sarajevo.
Kirpi II vehicles and systems against unmanned aerial vehicles
Helez recalled that Bosnia and Herzegovina had received Kirpi II armored vehicles from Türkiye and said the parties had signed an agreement on the procurement of systems against unmanned aerial vehicles.
Türkiye's support in the defense sector plays a key role in modernizing the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Military training possibility discussed
Helez said the talks also addressed the possibility of Bosnian soldiers receiving training in different fields in Türkiye.
The Bosnian defense minister said he hoped defense cooperation between the two countries would be strengthened further.
The Balkan Shield defense fair in Sarajevo will end on September 4.