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Motion · S6M-07804 · 6 Feb 2023

Bosnia and Herzegovina Commemorates Independence Day on 1 March 2023

Lodged by Siobhian Brown (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 22 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament maintains its solidarity with the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, who celebrate their Independence Day on 1 March 2023; understands that many citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina voted in an independence referendum on 29 February and 1 March 1992; further understands that independence was voted for by 99.7% of voters in a referendum with a 63.6% turnout; understands that the result of the referendum was accepted on 6 March 1992 by the Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina and, on 7 April 1992, the then European Community recognised Bosnia and Herzegovina as an independent state; further understands that the Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina decided on 28 February 1995 that 1 March would be the Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a national holiday; acknowledges that Independence Day was celebrated for the first time on 1 March 1995, and wishes the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina a happy Independence Day and the very best of celebrations.

Supporters (22)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.