03/22/2004 OHR Sarajevo

High Representative Visits Kuwait

The High Representative, Paddy Ashdown, is in Kuwait on the second day of a two day visit. The High Representative’s aim is to encourage donations to the Foundation of Srebrenica-Potocari Memorial and Cemetery, and to promote BiH as an investment location.

Today the High Representative will meet the Kuwaiti Finance Minister Dr. Yousef Al Ebraheem. The High Representative will also meet with the Vice president of the Kuwaiti Chamber of Commerce, Ali Al Ganen, and will discuss BiH as an investment location in informal meetings with representatives of the Kuwaiti business community.

The High Representative will also attend a conference on the Role of Religion in Regional and International Cooperation.