Bosnia China Communique Establishing Diplomatic Relations

Joint Communique on Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between the People's Republic of China and the Repulbic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1995)
568588Joint Communique on Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between the People's Republic of China and the Repulbic of Bosnia and Herzegovina1995


The Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina have decided, in keeping with the interests and desire of their peoples, to establish diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level as of 3 April 1995.

Both Governments agree to develop friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries on the basis of the principles of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non aggression and non interference in each others internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, peaceful coexistence.

The Government of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina recognizes the Government of the People?s Republic of China as the sole legal government of China and Taiwan an inalienable part of Chinese territory. The Government of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina undertakes not to establish or develop official relations of any form with Taiwan and will not engage in any official contacts with Taiwan.

The Government of the People's Republic of China undertakes to respect the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Both Government agree to provide each other with all the necessary assistance for the performance of the functions of diplomatic missions in their respective territory on the basis of reciprocity and in accordance with the international practice.

Done in Zagreb on 3 April 1995.


for the Government of the People?s for the Government of the Republic

Republic of China of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mr. Xiqin Ambassador Prof.dr Kasim Trnka Ambassador