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Inzko: Visa liberalisation heralds the dawning of a new era for BiH

08.11.2010

Visa liberalization heralds the dawning of a new era for Bosnia and Herzegovina in terms of its relationship with the European Union, paving the way for its citizens to travel freely to and across much of the continent, High Representative and EU Special Representative Valentin Inzko said today.“Exactly 21 years ago to...

High Representative Reports To UN Security Council

05.11.2010

After a difficult period of stagnation, the outcome of the elections on 3 October offers hope and new options for Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is now up to the elected politicians to lead the country back on the reform track, declares High Representative Valentin Inzko in his report to the United Nations that was publish...

Inzko Welcomes Move Towards Reconciliation

03.11.2010

OHR/EUSR welcomes the move towards reconciliation evident in recent visionary statements regarding innocent victims made to Radio B92 by Bosniak member of the Presidency elect, Bakir Izetbegović. Statements that encourage reconciliatory dialogue and problem solving represent a welcome and significant change in the...

Results Mean Parties Have an Obligation to Form Governments

03.11.2010

The verified election results have now been announced. The HR/EUSR said today that the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina have elected representatives to solve problems over the next four years and to use this time efficiently.“Political parties have an obligation within the legal framework to form Governm...

Parties Must Show Responsibility In Selecting Government Members

03.11.2010

The High Representative, Valentin Inzko, announced today that he is discontinuing the process of vetting with immediate effect. “I have taken this decision following consultations with the PIC Steering Board Ambassadors and in line with the concept of increasing local ownership of the democratic process,” he said.The v...

HR Inzko thanks Japan for its strong commitment to BiH

26.10.2010

As a member of the Peace Implementation Council and major aid donor, and with its enormous capacity for manufacturing and trade, Japan is in a unique position to develop its partnership with Bosnia and Herzegovina, High Representative Valentin Inzko told a conference in Tokyo today.The HR was briefing Deputy Foreign Mi...

PDHR Moore meets Presidents Kreso and Novkovic and Chief Prosecutor Barasin

21.10.2010

Principal Deputy High Representative Roderick Moore today in Sarajevo met with the President of the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina Meddžida Kreso, the President of the High Juidicial and Prosecutorial Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina (HJPC) Milorad Novković and Chief Prosecutor Milorad Barašin. Ambassador Moore ex...

HR Inzko introduces PDHR Moore to Mothers of Srebrenica

21.10.2010

High Representative and EU Special Representative,Valentin Inzko, and Principal Deputy High Representative and Brcko Supervisor, Roderick Moore, today in Sarajevo met with the Association of Women from the Enclaves of Srebrenica and Žepa. HR/EUSR Inzko introduced Ambassador Moore to Munira Subašić, Head of the Ass...