Today, at the Administrative Center of the Government of the Republic of Srpska, the findings of research conducted within the Republic of Srpska concerning the proposed establishment of a radioactive and nuclear waste disposal facility on Trgovska Gora, located within the municipality of Dvor, Republic of Croatia, were unveiled.
Minister Vipotnik underscored that the presentation focused on the initial findings from research conducted by institutions within the Republic of Srpska, on its own territory. These results hold significant weight in countering Croatia's proposal to establish a disposal site for radioactive and spent nuclear waste in the area of Trgovska Gora. "We serve as the designated contact point for the Espoo Convention in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina leading coordination efforts across all related activities," stated Minister Vipotnik. "Our collective commitment remains steadfast: to advocate for Croatia's abandonment of the Trgovska Gora proposal."
He further elaborated, stating, "The ongoing research conducted within the territory of the Republic of Srpska will significantly bolster our argumentative arsenal in this endeavor. In addition to the field research progressing according to the established Action Plan endorsed by the Government of the Republic of Srpska, we are also planning scientific inquiries to assess potential sociological, economic, and security threats."
"In collaboration with the academic community, we are actively exploring optimal methodologies for conducting such research, and we anticipate unveiling a project in the near future," Minister Vipotnik asserted. He highlighted the statement made by Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, who assured that there would be no developments regarding the disposal of radioactive waste at the Trgovska Gora site until 2028. However, despite sending an official letter through the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, this Ministry has yet to receive formal confirmation from the Croatian Government.
"We have received assurances from the Secretariat of the Espoo Convention and the SEA Protocol that Bosnia and Herzegovina is not behind schedule with its activities," Minister Vipotnik continued. "We are diligently working and remain prepared for any further actions initiated by Croatia."
The presentations showcasing the research findings conducted by the Republic Institute for Geological Research and the Institute for Public Health of the Republic of Srpska are available for download at the following link: