Speeches
05/06/2020
Remarks by High Representative Valentin Inzko to the United Nations Security Council
As I noted in my report, Bosnia and Herzegovina, like most of our countries, is currently in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. While it is still too early to make a thorough assessment, I am pleased to report that so far, the country has apparently managed to avoid the widespread outbreaks and significant loss of life that has befallen some other [...]
03/08/2020
Speech by the PDHR and Brčko Supervisor Michael Scanlan on the occasion of the Brčko District Day
Just one year ago, I stood here and shared with you the vision of what Brcko could be. Since then, I have traveled to Brčko each month, ever more encouraged by the many developments that are poised to make that vision a reality.
12/05/2019
Keynote Speech by HR Valentin Inzko at the Conference on Dialogue and Reconciliation Organized by the Max Planck Foundation for International Peace and the Rule of Law
There are representatives here from politics and civil society and from the International Community. I know that the people in this room are open-minded, constructive, forward-looking, and committed to building a society that is inclusive and secure.
11/05/2019
Remarks by High Representative Valentin Inzko to the United Nations Security Council
In May, I reported to this Council on the many months of efforts to build political coalitions and form the authorities at the State and Federation levels, following the October 2018 General Elections.
09/25/2019
PDHR/Brcko District Supervisor’s Address to the Brcko District Assembly on 25 September 2019
Since February, I have had the distinct pleasure of visiting Brcko District every month and in doing so I have gotten to know many of the wonderful people of this lovely community. Today I want to talk to you about the Brcko that could be; indeed, the Brcko the people here want versus the Brcko that I have come to know the last six months.
09/13/2019
Speech by the PDHR and Brcko Supervisor Scanlan at the Academy on the 19th Anniversary of Brcko District Police
The Brcko District Police are a driving force in promoting coordination among the police throughout the country
05/08/2019
Remarks by High Representative Valentin Inzko to the United Nations Security Council
Before I start, I would like to take a moment to remember Lord Paddy Ashdown, who passed away in December. As High Representative, Lord Ashdown led the international community in Bosnia and Herzegovina through a critical period, implementing key provisions of the General Framework Agreement for Peace, building and strengthening the institutions cru [...]
03/08/2019
Remarks by PDHR and Brcko Supervisor Michael Scanlan
It is an honor and a pleasure to be here today to join you in celebrating Brcko District Day
11/29/2018
Speech by the High Representative at the Symposium on Art and Reconciliation, King’s College London
When in a given society, the political elite ceases to uphold basic standards of democracy and decency, or even tramples on these values, it has often fallen to the creative community to articulate universal values of human decency, of justice, of solidarity and of love.
11/07/2018
Speech by Brcko Supervisor and PDHR Dennis W. Hearne at the Second Brcko District Business Forum
One aspect of the Business Forum that I would particularly like to highlight is its contribution to the community.