“I am happy to lead my government’s efforts focused on supporting the sovereignty, territorial integrity and multiethnic character of Bosnia and Herzegovina,” said Michael J. Murphy, the new US Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Sarajevo today.
Today, Murphy presented his credentials to the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Željko Komšić.
On that occasion, the newly appointed ambassador emphasized that the United States will continue to work with Bosnia and Herzegovina to ensure that it is firmly anchored in the Euro-Atlantic community of states.
The United States supports the expectations and wishes of all citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina that their elected leaders, at all levels, work to ensure more efficient, transparent and accountable government, as well as better economic opportunities. Leaders will be happy to work with you and your colleagues in the Presidency, as well as with all leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina, to promote reforms that are crucial for Bosnia and Herzegovina to realize its great potential, “Murphy said.
Ambassador Murphy plans to hold a press conference in the near future, during which he will discuss key priorities of the United States Government during his tenure in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
US President Joe Biden appointed Murphy the new Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina in early July 2021, and in December his appointment was confirmed by the United States Senate.
In this position, Murphy replaced former Ambassador Eric Nelson.
Ambassador Murphy is a professional diplomat, one of the senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the rank of Minister Adviser. Between 2006 and 2009, he was the head of the Political Department at the US Embassy in Sarajevo. Prior to taking office in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Murphy was Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs from June 2018 to September 2021, when he was in charge of European security issues, including US relations with NATO. and the OSCE, and for U.S. Arctic security issues and bilateral relations with Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
