DIPLO July 2023 Newsletter

DIPLO d.o.o. Skenderija 33, 71000 Sarajevo Newsletter www.diplo.ba | [email protected] | +387 33 218 281 July 2023 Austrian Embassy Sarajevo On July 11, we mark a sad anniversary: 28 years since the Srebrenica genocide, a dark historical moment not only for Bosnia and Herzegovina, but also for the whole world. The genocide against Bosniaks remains a dark stain in European history and constantly reminds us that we must never falter in our efforts to punish and prevent such tragedies. We share our grief with the families who, all these years, tirelessly seek justice for over 8,000 innocent, lost lives. What happened in Srebrenica 28 years ago must strengthen the determination of all of us to work together to build more tolerant and peaceful societies. In order to achieve this, it is necessary to respect human rights and the rule of law. Embassy of Bulgaria Sarajevo Marking the 28th anniversary of the On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, a conference of Srebrenica Genocide at the Potoćari the Kiseljak Municipal Council on the Memorial Center. Address by the Deputy occasion of Municipality Day was held in Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the the newly built building of the City Republic of Bulgaria Maria Gabriel. Council in Kiseljak, BiH. The event was attended by representatives of the state, local and cantonal authorities, including the President of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Lidija Bradara, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina Borjana Krišto, other Ministers and their Deputies. Among other guests was Nikola Nikolov, Advisor and Deputy Head of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Embassy of Bulgaria Sarajevo Opening of the documentary exhibition for the prominent Bosnian- Herzegovinian writer and humanitarian of Jewish origin with Bulgarian roots Isak Samokovlija on July 20, 2023, at the Gallery Novi Hram in Sarajevo, was an extremely exciting event for all of us who worked to realize this project. The exhibition was already presented in Bulgaria's Samokov in April and at the Museum of Literature and Theater Art in Sarajevo on May 31st. Embassy of China Sarajevo Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia On July 26, Deputy Ambassador of the and Herzegovina Elmedin Konaković People's Republic of China Miao Dake, met with the Special Representative on the behalf of the Embassy, of the Government of the People's donated laboratory equipment to the Republic of China for European Affairs Government of the Republic of Srpska Wu Hongbo, stressing the respect for entity for the fight against African the sovereignty and integrity of Bosnia swine fever. and Herzegovina and China's readiness to continue to provide comprehensive support to Bosnia and Herzegovina on its development path and road to the European Union. On July 31, the Chinese Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina held a reception on the occasion of the hearty celebration of the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

Czech Embassy Sarajevo On July 11, the day of the 28th anniversary By properly disposing of waste, the of the Srebrenica genocide Ambassador citizens of Sarajevo can help their city of the Czech Republic in Bosnia and to be cleaner and more beautiful. As Herzegovina, Ivana Hlavsová visited the part of the project \"Efficient waste Memorial Center Srebrenica-Potočari, laid management system in Sarajevo flowers and paid tribute to the innocently Canton\" financed by the Czech lost lives. Government, 275 green eco-islands will be installed. Since 2018, over 20 innovative projects have been supported and implemented in BiH through the cooperation of UNDP and the Czech Government. Watch the short video and learn about the project designed for young generations. We hope that this project will serve as an example for other similar projects throughout BiH. The Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Željko Komšić and the members of the Presidency of BiH dr. Denis Bećirović and Željka Cvijanović received the Ambassador of the Czech Republic in Bosnia and Herzegovina Ivana Hlavsova for a farewell visit.

Embassy of Egypt Sarajevo Ambassador Yasser Sorour met Mrs. Egyptian Ambassador Yasser Sorour held Borjana Krišto, Prime Minister of Bosnia a reception on the occasion of the 71st and Herzegovina, where he congratulated anniversary of the July 23 Revolution. The her on her appointment as Prime Minister, ceremony was attended by the first lady expressing his best wishes for her success Mirela Bečirović, the wife of the Bosniak in performing her duties. Meetings held member of the Council of the Presidency were on the bilateral relations between of Bosnia and Herzegovina Denis the two countries, and the Prime Minister Bečirovic as well as the Minister of Justice, has praised the Egyptian role in Human Rights and Refugees, in addition establishing peace and building it in her to the Mufti General of Bosnia and country confirms her determination to Herzegovina and the Chief of the Islamic develop the bilateral relations in a way Science Hussein ef. Kvazović and that fulfills the ambitions of the two Christian Schmidt, The High brotherly peoples. Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina, ambassadors and members of the diplomatic cord in Sarajevo. Ambassador Yasser Sorour organized a Mrs. Benjamina Karić, Mayor of Sarajevo, reception for the winner of a free flight began her visit to Cairo, where she met from BiH to Egypt including flight tickets with Major General Khaled Abdel-Al, the and accommodation through the Governor of Cairo, where the two parties competition organized in cooperation exchanged ways to strengthen relations with Air Cairo which operates with direct between the two capitals in all possible flights from Bosnia and Herzegovina and areas. The parties reviewed the prospects Kontiki Travel Company from Banja Luka, of possible cooperation and agreed to focus at the current stage on the fields of tourism and trade. During the visit, a memorandum of understanding was signed to promote cooperation between the two capitals. The Governor of Cairo has expressed his appreciation and appreciation for the bilateral relationship, certainly the importance of working to improve it in line with the ambitions of the two brotherly peoples. The exchange of parties at the end of the meeting, the shields of the cities of Cairo and Sarajevo affirmed of their determination to work together to achieve the common interest of the two countries.

French Embassy Sarajevo The Chairperson of the Council of Mayor of Sarajevo Benjamin Karić received Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Ambassador of the Republic of France Borjana Krišto, today received the in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Christine Ambassador of the French Republic in Toudic. “During the tenure of Ambassador Bosnia and Herzegovina, Christine Toudic, Toudic we managed to make historical for a farewell visit. contacts between Sarajevo and Paris. Thanks to the exceptional engagement of the Ambassador, I met with President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Jellisees and the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo. “, Karić pointed out. German Embassy Sarajevo The German Ministry of Defense supports Ambassador dr. Thomas Fitschen met the Armed Forces of Bosnia and with Prime Minister of the Federation of Herzegovina in renovating the barracks. Bosnia and Herzegovina Nermin Nikšić on German Defense Attaché, Colonel in the Wednesday, July 12. The topics of the General Staff Franz-Josef Nolte and BiH meeting were, among other things, Minister of Defense Zukan Helez signed cooperation on fulfilling the 14 priorities on July 6, 2023 an agreement on a grant set by the European Commission for for a total amount of 750,000 Euros. Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as cooperation in the field of development of renewable energy.

German Embassy Sarajevo On July 11, the German ambassador dr. The Municipality of Centar Sarajevo has Thomas Fitschen, together with given the Association for Support of representatives of the international Families with Children and People with community in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Developmental Disabilities \"Colibri\" a new attended the central commemoration on room for stay and application of the occasion of the 28th anniversary of therapeutic measures, which are mostly the genocide in Srebrenica. After renovated and equipped.The German assuming the duties of ambassador in the Embassy gladly expressed its willingness autumn of last year, this is the first time to provide the missing interior doors and that he participated in the curtains for the rooms on the ground commemoration in Potočari. floor so that the children could stay in them undisturbed. On this occasion, the German ambassador dr. Thomas Fitschen and the Mayor of Centar Sarajevo Srđan Mandić signed the contract on the allocation of funds on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Hungarian Embassy Sarajevo Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary Szijjártó Péter visited Banja Luka on July 5th. \"The peace and stability of the Western Balkans is a key issue for us, but this is only possible with dialogue based on mutual respect and with the development of the economy. In three words: responsible neighborhood policy. Now we are also in the spirit of this in Banja Luka.\"

Hungarian Embassy Sarajevo On July 14, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Elmedin Konaković, during his official visit to Hungary, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Peter Szijjarto, and a plenary meeting of the ministers and delegations of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hungary was held. Indonesian Embassy Sarajevo July 11, 2023, HE Ambassador of Indonesia Roem Kono attended the 28th commemoration of the Srebrenica Genocide in Potočari. \"It is my third time to participate the ceremony, to express my sympathy and my solidarity with your people and your country. As a great nation, we should always remember the victims with respect and honour. Lest we forget.\" Italian Embassy Sarajevo Historic, first official visit of the Mayor of Rome to our Sarajevo! In a cordial conversation with the respected Roberto Gualtieri in the Council, based on the Memorandum of Cooperation, we have already defined great ideas.

Italian Embassy Sarajevo The Deputy Ambassador of Italy in Bosnia As a part of the Sarajevo Youth Film and Herzegovina, His Excellency Matteo Festival 2023, Deputy Chief of Mission Evangelista, hosted the participants of this Matteo Evangelista participated in a year's VII edition of the international panel discussion \"We are Europe\" where sports games \"Giochi del Tricolore\", which he presented numerous projects we are will be held in the Italian city of Reggio currently working on to support youth Emilia from July 24 to 30 this year. empowerment, the path of European integration of BiH and its economic and cultural development. Embassy of Kuwait Sarajevo Sarajevo, 16.07.2023 His Excellency Mr. Zaher M B M Alkhurainej, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Their Excellencies Ambassadors of Arab Countries in BIH bid farewell to Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Bosnia and Herzegovina, H.E. Sultan bin Ali Al-Khater upon his departure from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Embassy of the Netherlands Sarajevo “We heard about the cafe and this 28th Anniversary of the Srebrenica whole story from the media, and since Genocide: we're in Tuzla, we didn't want to miss a visit to this amazing place. I would We remember and mourn the invite all citizens and visitors of Tuzla victims, and we firmly stand with to go and visit Zmajevo Srce - Down survivors of the Srebrenica genocide. syndrome caffe. Have a coffee and As Minister for Foreign Trade and enjoy your time there the right way”, Development Cooperation, Liesje said the ambassador of H.E. Jan Schreinemacher said today (July 11th) Waltmans in The Hague, we in the Netherlands have a duty to keep the memory of Srebrenica alive. Norwegian Embassy Sarajevo As part of the visit of the NATO Main Headquarters delegation from Brussels, a meeting of ambassadors of NATO member countries was held in the House of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, organized by Norway as a contact embassy for NATO in BiH. During the meeting, the Planning and Review Process (Partnership fot Peace Planning and Review Process - PARP), and NATO Initiative for Defense Capacity Building (Defence Capacity Building - DCB) of the military-security institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina were discussed.

Norwegian Embassy Sarajevo Ambassador Olav Reinertsen attended Every month as a contact embassy for the 28th anniversary of the Srebrenica NATO in BiH, we organize a meeting for Genocide. ambassadors of NATO member countries. “We need to commemorate the Yesterday we were joined by Dr. Denis genocide. And we must learn from it. Bečirović, a member of the Presidency of By acknowledging the past, we can Bosnia and Herzegovina, and we achieve a future of true reconciliation. discussed the current political and There is still a way to go in BiH. security situation in Bosnia and Norway is committed to the territorial Herzegovina. integrity, sovereignty and multiethnic character of BiH,” says Ambassador Reinertsen. Embassy of The State of Qatar Sarajevo

Embassy of The State of Qatar Sarajevo Embassy of Poland Sarajevo Consul Bohdan Korzeniowski met with On Friday, July 28, at the cemetery in the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Sarajevo, the Consul of the Republic of Affairs of the Una-Sana Canton and the Poland Mr. Bohdan Korzeniowski together Police Administration of the Una-Sana with the members of the Association of Canton. The consul presented certificates Reemigrants from Bosnia honored the of appreciation for the successfully memory of the Poles buried there. Most of organized and carried out search for them are beautifully written in the history missing Polish citizens in the area of of Bosnia and Herzegovina from the Mount Grmeč in May of this year. The Austro-Hungarian times. diplomas were presented to the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Una-Sana Canton, Živko Božidar, the Chief of the Criminal Police Department, Jusuf Mešić, and the Commander of the Bosanski Petrovec Police Station, Piralić Senad.

Embassy of Romania Sarajevo On July 26, an official ceremony was held to mark the successful implementation of the project financed by the Government of Romania, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - the Romanian Agency for International Development Coperation (RoAid) - with the aim of adapting and furnishing the space of the Ceremony Hall within the University Sarajevo for the needs of the University Rectorate’s Library. The ceremony was attended by the Ambassador of Romania in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Anton Păcurețu, the Rector of the University, Rifat Škrijelj, the director of the University Library, Nadina Grebović-Lendo, and other representatives of the University management. Embassy of the Slovak Republic Sarajevo Ambassador Roman Hloben together SREBRENICA July 11, 1995 - July 11, with his colleagues, Ambassador of the 2023 Netherlands Jan Waltmans and Chief of the Belgian Diplomatic Representation With deep sorrow, today (July 11th) we Benjamin Sturtewagen, spent two commemorate all the victims of the working days this week in Tuzla and Srebrenica genocide from 1995. Bijeljina. Today's commemoration was attended by Ambassador Roman In Tuzla, they met with the Prime Minister Hloben to personally express his of the Tuzla Canton Irfan Halilagić, with respect for the innocent lives lost. representatives of the OSCE regional office and were especially pleased to visit the \"Club caffe Dragon srce\" - a unique place in which people with Down syndrome or other kind of health handicap get involved.

Embassy of Slovenia Sarajevo Commemoration service at 28th Representatives of the Student Union of anniversary of the Srebrenica Slovenia visited and presented plans for genocide on July 11, 2023. connecting with the union of high school students in Bosnia and Herzegovina - ASuBiH, supported by Ambassador Damijan Sedar. It is important that the all-round excellent cooperation between the Republic of Slovenia and BiH is enhanced by the direct cooperation between the roof student associations. Embassy of Sweden Sarajevo On July 5th, we were happy to join the 1st A final interview with Ambassador Bh Convention on Youth Work, with the Strömquist before her departure from goal of brining together all those engaged Bosnia and Herzegovina was just with youth issues or invest in youth published by Dnevni avaz! development. The conclusions of the convention will record the positions of all Read it to learn more about her views of stakeholders, with the purpose of the just finalized Swedish EU Presidency, enabling all actors, and especially the the EU path of Bosnia and Herzegovina, decision makers and wider public, to current political developments, and much learn about the importance of youth work more. and giving recognition to all actors, so BiH can be included in current EU and regional programs.

Embassy of Sweden Sarajevo July 11, 2023: Today we honour the victims of the genocide in Srebrenica. We stand in solidarity with them, their families as well as other survivors. By understanding the past, and accepting the truth, we can create a better present and a better future for everyone, based on empathy, peace, justice and tolerance. Embassy of Switzerland Sarajevo Newly appointed Military Attache of Switzerland, Colonel Reto Rutsch, paid an appearance visit to the Minister of Defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina , Mr. Zukan Helez. This was also an opportunity for a farewell visit to the outgoing military attaché, Colonel Urs Amiet.

Embassy of the United Kingdom Sarajevo Timely visit of Dr. Denis Bećirović, Ambassador Julian Reilly was in Potočari Member of the Presidency of Bosnia on July 11th, where he represents the and Herzegovina, to London; an United Kingdom with a rooster, while we opportunity to exchange views on bid farewell to 30 victims and remember steps needed to return Bosnia and over 8,000 killed in the Srebrenica Herzegovina to the path of peace and genocide. We honor the survivors and prosperity. Bosnia and Herzegovina thank all those who do not let their voices and the Office of the High be silenced, for the world to see and Representative continue to have the remember the terrible consequences of full, continued support of the United division and hate. Kingdom. The Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina have been making significant efforts into the integration of gender equality for several years. With the support of the United Kingdom and NATO of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a workshop was held in Banja Luka to develop the draft rules on gender equality in the defense system of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Embassy of the USA Sarajevo Last week, more than a hundred experts, The United States stands with the teachers and professors of English, from citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina as over thirty cities across Bosnia and we honor the more than 8,000 men Herzegovina, Serbia, Croatia and the and boys killed in the Srebrenica United States, attended the twelfth genocide 28 years ago. conference on new teaching methods Tuzla English Teaching Methodology Seminar (TELTS). Thanks to Behrambeg Madrassa in Tuzla which, as a true host, provided a great atmosphere for cooperation, networking and better understanding among teachers of all profiles. Since 2009. so far, more than a thousand English lecturers attended the TELTS seminar. We are proud to be sponsors of this \"On July 11th, I will attend the year's YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL commemoration of the 28th SARAJEVO, which brings more than anniversary of the Srebrenica 59 films from 14 countries to the genocide, a dark historical moment screen and connects young not only for Bosnia and Herzegovina, filmmakers and authors around the but for all of humanity. On this day – world. Along with the film as always – the people of the United competitions, numerous talks and States express solidarity with the networking opportunities will give victims, survivors and grieving families young people the chance to learn to your loved ones. We grieve with about the industry and inspire them. you.\" - Ambassador Murphy Get in Touch DIPLO d.o.o. Skenderija 33, 71000 Sarajevo www.diplo.ba | [email protected] | +387 33 218 281