Sarajevo, 4 November 2026 – The Director of the Agency for Identification Documents, Registers and Data Exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IDDEEA BiH), Prof. Dr. Almir Badnjević, visited the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Sarajevo today at the invitation of the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Bosnia and Herzegovina, H.E. Emin Akseki.
The meeting took place in an exceptionally warm and friendly atmosphere, with discussions focusing on IDDEEA’s achievements to date, the digital transformation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between the institutions of the two friendly countries.
Ambassador Akseki congratulated Director Badnjević on the Agency’s successful engagement during the 2026 General Elections, commending its professionalism, reliability and achievements. He also expressed satisfaction with IDDEEA’s progress to date, particularly in the areas of digital identity, electronic signatures and the modernisation of public services.
Special attention was devoted to continuing cooperation with the Turkish company TÜRKSAT, whose representatives recently visited IDDEEA. During that visit, opportunities were explored for joint activities in the areas of digital public services, cybersecurity, secure communications infrastructure and the exchange of technological expertise. Ambassador Akseki expressed his support for continuing the discussions initiated and translating future cooperation into concrete activities.
“It is always a particular pleasure for me to meet with Ambassador Akseki and representatives of the Republic of Türkiye. Our meetings are characterised by genuine friendship, mutual respect and open dialogue. I am grateful to the Ambassador for his congratulations and support for IDDEEA’s work, as well as for his willingness to help establish connections between our institutions and Turkish partners. The Republic of Türkiye has achieved a great deal in the field of digitalisation, and I believe that through cooperation with TÜRKSAT we can achieve tangible results that will benefit the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The friendship between our countries has a long tradition, and it is our responsibility to further strengthen it through knowledge, cooperation and joint projects,” stated Badnjević.
At the end of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their readiness to continue cooperation and support initiatives that contribute to technological development and the modernisation of public administration in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
IDDEEA BiH continues to build international partnerships with the aim of developing more secure, accessible and higher-quality digital services for the citizens and business community of Bosnia and Herzegovina.