13.11.2003 CPIC

OHR’s Statement at the International Agency’s Joint Press Conference

HR in Moscow

The High Representative, Paddy Ashdown, will travel tomorrow to Moscow where he will meet with the Russian Foreign Minister, Igor Ivanov.

As you know the Russian Federation is a key member of the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board.

The discussions on Friday will focus BiH’s progress and the High Representative will update Foreign Minister Ivanov on the key reform areas of Defence, Indirect Taxation, Intelligence Service reform and Mostar.

They will also discuss areas of priority focus for the future.

We will release more details from the meeting tomorrow afternoon and hope to have pictures available. Those interested in more details are asked to contact the OHR Press Office tomorrow.