Good afternoon, distinguished guests, representatives of the media and the diplomatic corps. I would like to thank the organizers for inviting me to speak at this solemn, yet inspiring event. Today marks one year since Russia launched its brutal, unprovoked, and illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s horrifying violence has killed thousands. It is a …
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Good morning. It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all here today to launch the United States’ Diaspora Invest Project. I would like to extend a warm welcome to members of the diaspora from Bosnia and Herzegovina who are with us today and others joining us virtually from across the globe. The diaspora is …
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I am delighted to be here today to mark the closing of a seven-year conservation and renovation project at the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, funded in part by two large grants totaling over $1 million from the United States’ Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (or AFCP). Since 2001, the United States, through the …
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December 1, 2022 Since its formation, the Armed Forces of BiH has served with distinction and honor at home and abroad. Its contributions to United Nations peacekeeping operations across Africa solidified its reputation as a professional military capable of operating in complex environments. The Armed Forces of BiH represent the best of the people …
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Today, the U.S. Embassy’s Regional Security Officer Nicholas Pietrowicz presented $186,000 of computer software and equipment to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA). SIPA Director Darko Culum accepted the donation at SIPA headquarters. This U.S. government donation will improve the capacity of SIPA’s Digital Forensic Unit and Counter Terrorism Unit to rapidly extract and …
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On Thursday, April 28, U.S. Embassy Sarajevo hosted an emergency preparedness exercise with its BiH emergency services partners. The exercise, “Operation Alliance Strike,” emphasized the training, coordination, and capabilities of BiH emergency services first responders, and is a continuation from “Operation Alliance Shield” hosted by the Embassy on October 15, 2021. It incorporated a simulation that addresses the response to …
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Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us today for my first press conference. I would like to first share a few thoughts with you and then outline my priorities. Afterwards, I will be happy to take your questions. I am thrilled to be back in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is an honor to lead our …
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Michael J. Murphy has arrived in Bosnia and Herzegovina and today presented his credentials to the Chairman of the BiH Presidency as Ambassador of the United States. During the ceremony, Ambassador Murphy stressed: “I look forward to leading my government’s work here to support Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and multi-ethnic character. The United …
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Ambassador Eric Nelson, Defense Attache COL Michael Tarquinto, and Chief of the Office of Defense Cooperation MAJ Taib Grozdanić marked the donation of Armored SUVS, night vision devices, communications equipment, and personal protective equipment valued at over $1.5 million to the State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) Special Support Unit (SSU). This equipment will enable …
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The Pop Art Festival 2021, supported by the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Section, took place throughout June in Sarajevo featuring a variety of American influences in art, music, film, photography, design, and comic books. The works of participants in illustration and design workshops were used to create an imposing mural on a public wall in Sarajevo. …
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Caritas Bosnia and Herzegovina organized its fourth U.S. Embassy-funded “Active job searching“ training for young people with disabilities from June 29 to July 2, 2021. The training covered the rights of persons with disabilities, existing employment support, communication, self-confidence, critical thinking and other skills. The training is part of a larger project to promote the …
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The U.S. Embassy supported 16th edition of the Neum Animated Film Festival (NAFF) which took place on-line from June 26-July 1, 2021. The NAFF featured 22 animated films from the U.S. and featured Ms. Mindy Johnson an award-winning author from Los Angeles and teacher at the CalArts, one of the leading experts on women’s roles …
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Today, we are celebrating the 245th anniversary of the independence of the United States and many years of friendship and partnership of our two countries. This year we are celebrating in particular 25 years of USAID BiH partnership with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Virtual 4th of July celebration
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The U.S. has been a strong partner and friend of BiH for the past 25 years, providing about $2 billion in assistance since 1995 to support reconstruction, humanitarian assistance, modernization of the defense sector, economic development, and education. This has continued through the Covid-19 pandemic with support in the form of medical and disinfection supplies and an investment of …
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Ambassador Nelson and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Palmer took a two-day road trip to visit Bihać and Banja Luka. During meetings with the Prime Minister of the Una-Sana Canton and the Mayor of Bihać, they discussed the importance of a coordinated and humane response to the migrant situation in BiH, and also visited …
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Eric Nelson has arrived in Bosnia and Herzegovina and today presented his credentials to the Chairman of the BiH Presidency as Ambassador of the United States. During the ceremony, Ambassador Nelson stressed: “I look forward to leading my government’s work here to advance prosperity, security, and respect for the rule of law benefiting all the …
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The delegation of four members of the BiH Parliament will be traveling next month to Washington DC and Minneapolis, Minnesota, to engage with U.S. counterparts, the State Department, NGOs as well as local government officials to discuss solutions for countering radicalism and extremism globally. They will compare the drivers of extremism in different environments and …
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By: Staff Sergeant Meredith Cole, Civil Military Support Element, Bosnia & Herzegovina, U.S. Embassy Sarajevo Working as a representative of the U.S. Army at the U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo has been one of the most rewarding and interesting experiences I have had in my seven years of military service. Currently, I am a member of the Civil Military …
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Last night, we celebrated America’s 241st birthday by doing something a bit different. We decided to take a more casual approach to our Independence Day party this year, creating a traditional Country Fair with all the elements our friends from BiH needed to enjoy a real American experience. Fairs like this take place across our country every summer, …
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Congratulations to all who participated in the overwhelmingly successful Exercise Jackal Stone 2017! Held from June 5 – 13, 2017 throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina, the exercise is part of the U.S. European Command’s Joint Training and Exercise Program designed to enhance joint, combined interoperability with Allied and partner nations. This year’s exercise used a realistic …
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As part of the broader visit to the region, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) visited Sarajevo on Tuesday, April 11. Following the meeting with BiH officials, Senator McCain released the statement on his visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina. STATEMENT BY SASC CHAIRMAN JOHN McCAIN ON VISIT TO BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA “I would like to express my appreciation to the people …
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On March 23, Ambassador Cormack delivered a $3.5 million donation to the Armed Forces of BiH during a ceremony at Rajlovac barracks. The donation of 24 HMMWVs provided by the U.S. government increased the capacity of the BiH Armed Forces. During the ceremony, Ambassador noted that this donation is a clear and unmistakable symbol of U.S. commitment …
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