Speeches
09/19/2024
PDHR/Brčko Supervisor’s speech at the Workshop: “Promoting Port of Brčko as logistics gateway and its better integration into Rhine-Danube TEN-T core corridor”
The strategic significance of this country—and indeed the Brčko District—in the broader European context is too often underappreciated by local stakeholders. This is a mistake. The European Union has clearly recognized the important role the Western Balkans play in integrating and managing one of Europe’s key trade arteries—the Rhine-Danube transpo [...]
07/11/2024
High Representative’s opening remarks at the commemoration of the 29th anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide
On 23 May, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 11 July as the “International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica” and condemning any denial of that historical event and any actions that glorify those convicted of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide by international cou [...]
05/15/2024
High Representative’s Address to the United Nations Security Council
This is now the third year that I am addressing the UN Security Council as High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Since my appointment on 27 May 2021, I have submitted to the UN Secretary General and the Security Council six reports on the implementation of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
03/08/2024
Brčko District is a testament to the power of reconciliation and coexistence, authorities must use the opportunities ahead
On this joyful occasion of the Brčko District Day, coupled with the celebration of the International Women's Day, I extend my warmest congratulations to each and every one of you. It's a moment to reflect on our journey, our achievements, and the path ahead.
05/10/2023
Remarks by High Representative Christian Schmidt to the United Nations Security Council
Almost three decades have passed since the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement. I see encouraging developments in post-conflict Bosnia and Herzegovina, but I also see profound threats to the fundamentals of the Peace Agreement. I am pleased to have the opportunity to report to the UN Security Council about the situation.
04/07/2023
Statement by HR Christian Schmidt regarding the FBiH Government formation deadlock
The constitutional deadline for the formation of the Federation Government has passed. This means that the election results cannot be fully implemented, even though there are majorities in both chambers of the Federation Parliament to vote on a Government. After having had a lot of talks, I will remind all political stakeholders of their responsib [...]
03/08/2023
Brčko continues positive processes, but progress must be faster
March 8 gives us an opportunity to draw a line and evaluate the progress made in the past year. I am pleased to say that the District has continued positive processes.
02/16/2023
Supervisor’s Address at the Ceremony of Unveiling the Memorial to the Civilian War Victims in Brčko
Today we have gathered here to finish the work started by my predecessor, Raffi Gregorian, and your predecessors.
07/11/2022
HR Schmidt in Potočari: The politics of hatred deliver nothing but misery
The lesson of what happened in Srebrenica must never be forgotten. It is that the politics of hatred, the politics of resentment, of fear delivers nothing except misery.
06/07/2022
Statement by the HR Christian Schmidt on the financing of 2022 General Elections in BiH
I took note of the long overdue decision taken yesterday by the BiH Council of Ministers which seemed to be a step in the right direction. After reviewing it, I have seen that it was good, but not good enough.