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Christian Schmidt officially takes over duties as High Representative

02.08.2021

High Representative Christian Schmidt has officially taken over the duties from his predecessor Valentin Inzko at a handover ceremony at the OHR headquarters in Sarajevo. The ceremony was attended by the ambassadors of the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board and the State Secretary of the German Federal Foreign...

High Representative Schmidt visits Mostar, arrives in Sarajevo

01.08.2021

Upon arrival in Bosnia and Herzegovina, High Representative Christian Schmidt spent the day in Mostar. HR Schmidt visited the Karađoz-Bey Mosque, Old Bridge, Franciscan Church of St. Peter and Paul together with Monastery Library, Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity and had a stroll along Old Town and the main boule...

Statement by the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board*

31.07.2021

The Ambassadors of the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board (PIC SBA) strongly condemn the escalation of tensions by some political leaders in response to the recent amendment of the criminal code, and steps taken by the RS National Assembly that would undermine stability and impede effective government. Rhetor...

Incoming High Representative Schmidt arrives in BiH

31.07.2021

Newly appointed High Representative Christian Schmidt arrived in Bosnia and Herzegovina with his family yesterday. Upon his arrival, he visited the Tvrdoš Monastery near Trebinje and the Blagaj Tekke. Mr. Schmidt expressed his admiration for the rich cultural heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He underlined that, onl...