OHR Press Releases
10/30/2009
Returning the Sarajevo University Economic faculty building to the Serb Orthodox Church
High Representative and EU Special Representative, Valentin Inzko, and Principal Deputy High Representative, Raffi Gregorian, called for a working meting with FBiH Vice President Mirsad Kebo, FBiH Prime Minister Mustafa Mujezinovic, FBiH Education Minister Meliha Alic, Sarajevo Canton Prime Minister Besim Mehmedic, cantonal Minister of Education, S [...]
10/29/2009
Inzko Meets Brammertz: International Mandates Should Be Extended
Meeting in Sarajevo today the High Representative and EU Special Representative, (HR/EUSR) Valentin Inzko, and the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), Serge Brammertz, discussed Bosnia and Herzegovina’s cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.
10/27/2009
Gregorian Meets Congressmen on US Visit
Principal Deputy High Representative and Brcko Supervisor Dr. Raffi Gregorian has been in Washington meeting with U.S. Senators and Congressmen. PDHR Gregorian relayed both the High Representative’s assessment of the current situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as his support for initiatives before the US Congress that would facilitate Bosni [...]
10/22/2009
No Political Stability Without Sensible Economic Steps
In the midst of “an intense and crucial exercise to recalibrate Bosnia and Herzegovina’s relationship with the international community”, it is imperative that “the economy is not simply put on the back burner,” the High Representative and EU Special Representative, Valentin Inzko, told a conference of BiH and Slovenian employers today.
10/21/2009
Statement by the HR/EUSR following the end of Butmir talks
Following the conclusion of talks in Butmir the High Representative and EU Special Representative, Valentin Inzko, issued the following statement:
10/19/2009
Inzko – Importance of and Support for Butmir Process
The High Representative and EU Special Representative, Valentin Inzko, welcomes the continuation of the Butmir dialogue of BiH political leaders, facilitated by the European Union and the United States and extends his full support to the overall process of bringing Bosnia and Herzegovina closer to Euro-Atlantic integrations.
10/14/2009
HR/EUSR Inzko with US Ambassador for War Crimes Issues Stephen J. Rapp
High Representative and the European Union Special Representative Valentin Inzko met today in Sarajevo with the US ambassador for war crimes, Stephen J. Rapp. In their discussion on war crime issues High Representative and Ambassador Rapp noted that the arrest and transfer of Ratko Mladic to the ICTY remains the priority for Bosnia and Herzegovina. [...]
10/02/2009
HR/EUSR Inzko With Slovenian Representative in the European Parliament, Tanja Fajon
The High Representative and EU Special Representative, Valentin Inzko, today met in Sarajevo with Tanja Fajon, a member of the European Parliament, who has presented a document to the European Parliament requesting that BiH and Albania be included on the White Schengen List as soon as the requirements of the European Commission have been met.
10/02/2009
Interesting Times Needn’t Be Hard Times
Even in the present political turbulence BiH legislators can take sensible steps to improve citizens’ living conditions, the High Representative and EU Special Representative, Valentin Inzko, told businesspeople in Sarajevo today.
10/01/2009
Inzko: Politicisation is a Distraction – BiH Must Refocus On its path to the European Union and the Economy
The High Representative and EU Special Representative, Valentin Inzko, met today in Sarajevo with Tamsyn Barton, Director of the Europe Department of the UK’s Department for International Development (DIFID).