During his visit to Berlin on 8 September 2020, High Representative Valentin Inzko met with the US Deputy Assistant Secretary and Special Representative for the Western Balkans Matthew Palmer to discuss current state of affairs in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
He used this opportunity to outline current challenges to the implementation of the Peace Agreement and to emphasize the need for key political stakeholders in Bosnia and Herzegovina to focus on a forward-looking agenda, such as economic development and strengthening institutional capacities.
High Representative Inzko underlined the importance for the international community to continue to speak with one voice with focus on helping domestic political forces advance forward-looking agendas. “The electoral agreement for Mostar is a good example of results delivered by domestic politicians with the coordinated and concentrated support of international partners,” said the High Representative.
