The Agency for Identification Documents, Registers, and Data Exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina received strong support from ambassadors of several countries and international chambers of commerce operating in BiH for the successful introduction of a qualified electronic signature. In a joint open letter of support, the ambassadors of the United States, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Sweden, along with international economic representatives, expressed their support to the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina for efforts in the digital transformation of the country.
The ambassadors and economic representatives emphasized that digital transformation is a key component of modernization and progress for any country, including Bosnia and Herzegovina. They particularly stressed the importance of aligning existing laws related to electronic signatures with European Union regulations.
They specifically support the initiative of the Agency for Identification Documents, Registers, and Data Exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the introduction of a qualified electronic signature for physical entities. The ambassadors highlighted the importance of enabling widespread use of electronic signatures for citizens as a prerequisite for the implementation of various digital services. In their joint letter, they called on all relevant institutions, including the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to take all necessary steps to facilitate and accelerate this process.
-It is necessary to provide support and financial resources to the Agency for Identification Documents, Registers, and Data Exchange of BiH so that they can distribute the qualified electronic signature to citizens free of charge and efficiently, – the open letter of support states.
In conclusion, the embassies and their chambers of commerce in Bosnia and Herzegovina expressed their willingness to provide full support and cooperation with the aim of advancing digital transformation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.