Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha has reacted following the crash of an EUFOR helicopter near Brčko in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which killed three people and left 12 others injured. In a post on the social network X, Hoxha expressed condolences to the families of the victims and Albania’s solidarity with Italy and the entire EUFOR community.
“Deeply saddened by the tragic incident near Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina, involving an EUFOR helicopter, which claimed three lives and left twelve people injured.
We extend our sincere condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the Government and people of Italy. Our thoughts are also with all those injured, whom we wish a swift and full recovery.
At this difficult moment, Albania stands firmly by Italy, a friend and NATO ally, and by the entire EUFOR community, in which Albanian personnel proudly serve alongside Italian colleagues and other soldiers, in a joint commitment to peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina”, Hoxha wrote.