As they noted, this project contributes to reducing energy costs, increasing energy independence, and aiding environmental preservation. "This is another step toward a more modern and sustainable airport," they stated. Recently, the Government of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton granted this airport 284,127 euros in non-refundable support for various necessary activities, with the funds coming from the Ministry of Economy of Croatia through a project supporting Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina. At that time, the Prime Minister of this canton, Marija Buhaฤ, said they would work on increasing the number of flights and strengthening the connection of Mostar and Herzegovina with European and global destinations.