Speeches
11/30/2001
Opening remarks by Wolfgang Petritsch at the Stability Pact Working Table meeting on Economic Reconstruction, Development and Cooperation
Bosnia and Herzegovina has had to overcome many obstacles before participating actively in the process of regional cooperation, yet it is now fully engaged at every level. It is a source of particular satisfaction to see that Sarajevo, the city that witnessed the birth of the Stability Pact in 1999, is now hosting a senior-level working meeting on [...]
10/29/2001
Speech by the High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch, at the Ceremony to Award Master Diplomas in Democracy and Human Rights in Southeast Europe, University of Sarajevo
It is an honour and, of course, a pleasure to address this gathering this morning. Just as the social, political, and economic life of Bosnia and Herzegovina is recovering from the war -- slowly and often painfully -- the academic life of the country is recovering too, and this morning's ceremony, to award diplomas and inaugurate the new Academic.
10/27/2001
Address of the High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch, at the Launch of Federation TV
I am very happy to be here tonight to witness the launch of Federation TV. As we all know, this launch has been long expected. It was postponed several times, but now it is finally happening.
10/25/2001
Message from the High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch, to the Second Regional Conference of the Stability Pact for South East Europe, 25 October 2001
We meet at a time when the economies of Southeast Europe are showing increasing signs of regional synergy – growth in one country promotes growth in another – and trade throughout the region is expected to respond positively to policy initiatives introduced under the auspices of the Stability Pact
10/18/2001
Statement by the High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch, to the Permanent Council of the OSCE
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
10/12/2001
Opening address by the High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch at the conference “Economy of Peace” organised by the Peace and Crises Management Foundation
I am pleased and honoured to have been invited to address this conference. I have had the pleasure of working with some of you before. Zarko Papic, whom I believe is here this evening, is someone with whom I speak frequently and whose expertise I value – just yesterday he participated in the Civic Forum, a round-table discussion among intelle [...]
09/21/2001
Address to the UN Security Council by the High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch
Address to the UN Security Council by the High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch
09/17/2001
High Representative’s eulogy at memorial service for victims of 1997 helicopter crash Prokosko Lake, 17 September 2001
We are here today to honour the memory of twelve men and women who died while carrying out their duties as members of the international peace mission in Bosnia and Herezegovina
07/09/2001
Remarks by the High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch, at the opening of a presentation of paintings, poetry and prose on the theme of Srebrenica: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
9 July 2001 Organizers: the Association of Citizens "Mothers of Srebrenica and Zepa Enclaves" Venue: ICRC, Zmaja od Bosne 136, Sarajevo Ladies and Gentlemen, Six years ago, thousands of men and boys were massacred at Srebrenica. Those who were bereaved by this appalling crime carry a burden of pain to this day.
06/06/2001
High Representative for BiH, Wolfgang Petritsch opening speech Defence of our Future – mobile.culture.container
Tuzla, 06 June 2001 Ladies and Gentlemen, Too often for my liking, I have the questionable honor of "being concerned", or "being disturbed" or I have to "condemn" or I have to "remind". Today, I have the real honor of participating at this opening ceremony of the mobile.culture.container. First and foremost, I would like to thank Freimut Duve for h [...]