High Representative Schmidt debriefs members of wider International Community
09.12.2021
High Representative Schmidt debriefed members of wider international community about PIC SB conclusions
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HR Schmidt meets MEP Michael Gahler
09.12.2021
High Representative Christian Schmidt met today in Sarajevo with MEP Michael Gahler. The meeting focused on future cooperation.
Communiqué of the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council*
08.12.2021
The Peace Implementation Council Steering Board (PIC SB) Political Directors met in Sarajevo on 7-8 December 2021 to review the process of implementation of the General Framework Agreement for Peace (GFAP), which remains the basis for a stable, secure and prosperous Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The PIC SB reminded all...
PIC SB Political Directors begin two-day session
07.12.2021
Political Directors of the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) Steering Board (SB) began their two-day session in Sarajevo today. The Communiqué of the PIC SB will be delivered to the media and published on the OHR website on Wednesday, following the completion of the session.
HR Schmidt meets new NATO HQ Sarajevo commander McGaha
07.12.2021
High Representative Christian Schmidt met today in Sarajevo with Brigadier General Pamela McGaha, who took over the command duty over the NATO HQ Sarajevo mission from Brigadier General Eric Folkestad.
HR Schmidt meets Canadian Assistant Deputy Foreign Minister McCardell
07.12.2021
High Representative Christian Schmidt met today in Sarajevo with the Assistant Deputy Minister for Europe and the Middle East at Global Affairs Canada, Sandra McCardell, to discuss the current situation in BiH.
HR Schmidt meets EEAS Deputy Managing Director for Europe Makovec
07.12.2021
High Representative Christian Schmidt met today in Sarajevo with the deputy managing director for Western Europe, Western Balkans, Turkey and the UK at the European External Action Service, Marko Makovec, to discuss the current situation in BiH.
Scanlan: Brčko is example of peaceful coexistence, but must also be one for prosperity
04.12.2021
Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko Supervisor Michael Scanlan reiterates that Brčko District, which is comprised of citizens of both the FBiH and the RS, is a successful example of post-war reconciliation and peaceful coexistence that the entities, per the Final Award, are obligated to support. There will b...
The rights of citizens are paramount
03.12.2021
Overcoming the political crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina is necessary to refocus the country on the serious socioeconomic challenges its citizens are facing, which cause hardships for all and drive the emigration of talented young people, High Representative Christian Schmidt said during talks in London with the UK Se...
High Representative welcomes appointment of UK Special Envoy to Western Balkans
02.12.2021
High Representative Christian Schmidt welcomes the decision of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to appoint Sir Stuart Peach as the UK Special Envoy for the Western Balkans. The High Representative expresses his gratitude to the UK for its support for his work and is looking forward to working closely with the Special E...