On 16 December 2025, a joint meeting was held in Sarajevo between the Forum of the Ministry of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina and international partner organizations engaged in activities concerning youth issues in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the Coordination Forum of the Ministry of Civil Affairs of BiH and international partner organizations involved in the process of education reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The meeting was attended by Adnan Bektić, an official of the Federal Ministry of Culture and Sports, serving as Senior Advisor for International Cooperation in the Youth Sector.

During the meeting, current issues and activities in the field of youth in Bosnia and Herzegovina were discussed, with a particular focus on improving institutional cooperation and coordinating activities with international partner organizations. A review of current issues and activities in the field of education in Bosnia and Herzegovina was also presented, emphasizing the processes of education reform and the role of international partners in supporting these processes.

The Federal Ministry of Culture and Sports affirms and supports the continuation and strengthening of cooperation with the Ministry of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina and international partner organizations in the areas of youth and education, as well as activities aimed at improving policies, programs, and reform processes of importance for youth and the education system in Bosnia and Herzegovina.