18.10.2001
I am honoured to be with you today, and I am particularly pleased to appear alongside the OSCE Head of Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Beecroft. I believe our joint presence reflects the long-standing and close co-operation between the OHR and the OSCE Mission in BiH. I would also like to take the opportu...
18.10.2001
The High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch, today - together with OSCE Head of Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Robert Beecroft - briefed the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna on the current status of the peace implementation process in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In addition to his written statement, the High Representa...
17.10.2001
It is really a pleasure to be here today, and to thank the Government of Italy, the port personnel, and all those people who have worked to restore the cranes, railway tracks and other facilities for the port of Brcko. This is certainly an important moment in the reconstruction of the infrastructure of Bosnia and Herze...
17.10.2001
At the invitation of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch, and the members of the Presidency, Jozo Kri`anovic, Beriz Belki} and @ivko Radi{i}, today in Sarajevo held a fruitful working meeting in a very positive atmosphere.Among the topics discussed was an affirmation of...
16.10.2001
1. The OHR intends to conduct a public awareness campaign under the working title “BiH IMA SMISLA”, which will point out to BiH citizens the economic advantages that the state of BiH provides for. Examples could include: As one state, BiH will eventually integrate in Europe and become a member of the...
16.10.2001
1. The aims of the campaign are to raise awareness of innovations in education occurring throughout BiH that contribute to the quality of teaching and learning education for all and to contribute to an increased public dialogue of educational issues that will influence positive educational reform 2. The budget for the...
16.10.2001
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITIONThe Anti-Fraud Department (AFD) of the Office of the High Representative follows a four pillar strategy, dealing with (criminal) legal reform, public awareness, training and education, and individual cases. The Department monitors national prosecution and judiciary in high-level fraud and c...
12.10.2001
H.E. Mr. Belkic, member of the Presidency,H.E. Mr. Lagumdzija, Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Ministers of the Council of Ministers, Entities Prime Ministers Mr. Ivanic and Mr. Behmen,Mr. Vukobrat,Distinguished guests,I am pleased and honoured to have been invited to address this conference. I have had the pleas...
12.10.2001
A first lively and inspiring session of the Civic Forum, an initiative of the High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch, took place yesterday at the High Representative's home in Sarajevo. For three-and-a-half hours, the host of the gathering and eight intellectuals and representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina's non-gov...
12.10.2001
The High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch, and the Head of the European Commission delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina, HansJoerg Kretschmer, today visited the firm of P.V.S.H. Alplast in Ilijas, where they viewed production facilities and met the staff, many of whom are returnees. P.V.S.H. Alplast is a beneficiary...