OHR Press Releases
11/23/2023
Collaboration of all BiH institutions crucial for BiH’s prosperous and united future
25th of November marks a significant day in the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Commemorating the 25th of November as Statehood Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina connected to the historic session of ZAVNOBiH (BiH State Anti-Fascist Council for People's Liberation) which took place 80 years ago and reflecting on this pivotal moment from BiH’s past, t [...]
11/20/2023
HR Schmidt meets NATO Secretary General: Support to Euro-Atlantic aspirations of BiH
High Representative Christian Schmidt met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg today in Sarajevo to discuss security challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans. High Representative thanked the Secretary General for continued NATO commitment to the region.
11/20/2023
PHOTO/VIDEO: HR Schmidt meets NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg
Press statement by High Representative Christian Schmidt and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg following their meeting in Sarajevo.
11/14/2023
HR in Brussels urges BiH leadership not to lose reform momentum
During a two-day visit to Brussels, High Representative Christian Schmidt held meetings with senior European officials, including Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani and European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi.
11/10/2023
HR in Vienna calls for stronger engagement by domestic actors and united international stance in BiH
High Representative Christian Schmidt undertook a working visit to Vienna, emphasizing the importance of international coordination and unified engagement in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).
11/02/2023
High Representative warns UN of unprecedented attacks against Peace Agreement
High Representative Christian Schmidt submitted his regular report to the United Nations Secretary-General, noting developments relevant to the implementation of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the period from 16 April through 15 October 2023.
10/31/2023
HR Schmidt meets CoM Chairwoman Krišto, emphasizes urgency for reforms and EU integration
High Representative Christian Schmidt met today with Chairwoman of the BiH Council of Ministers, Borjana Krišto, to discuss the pressing political landscape and reform priorities vital for Bosnia and Herzegovina's future within the European Union.
10/26/2023
HR Christian Schmidt clarifies deliberate misconceptions presented by RS authorities
I have been following recent statements that purport to interpret the General Framework Agreement for Peace (GFAP) and some of its fundamental aspects. In this context, I must correct some willful misinformation that is being spread in pursuit of irresponsible personal goals. This is my role under Annex 10 to the GFAP and I would be neglecting my d [...]
10/26/2023
PDHR/Brčko Supervisor attends rescue exercise in Brčko, calls for continued progress in disaster preparedness
Today, PDHR/Brčko District Supervisor Jonathan Mennuti attended the Full-Scale Exercise DPPI FLEX 2023, hosted by the BiH Ministry of Security in Brčko in collaboration with the Initiative for Disaster Prevention and Preparedness of Southeast Europe (DPPI SEE). The exercise included teams from Bosnia and Herzegovina and nine other DPPI SEE member s [...]
10/13/2023
Appointment of the High Representatives
Article V of Annex 10 to the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (GFAP) provides that the High Representative is the final authority in theatre regarding the interpretation of the said Agreement on the Civilian Implementation of the Peace Settlement. The issue of the nomination/appointment of the High Representative is [...]