EU Political and Security Committee Ambassadors to open the “Prva Elementary School” in Maglaj

The Political and Security Committee (PSC) of the European Union will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina on         20 and 21 November 2014. The PSC meets at ambassadorial level as a preparatory body for the Council of the EU. It monitors the international situation in the areas covered by the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Common Security and Defence Policy of the EU. It plays a central role in the formulation and definition of the European Union’s Foreign Policy.

 During their visit to BiH, Ambassadors of the 28 EU Member States in the PSC, led by Chairman Walter Stevens, will open the “Prva Elementary School” in Maglaj, rehabilitated within the EU Floods Recovery Programme, financed by the European Union.

The Ceremony will take place on Friday, 21 November 2014, starting at 15:50 hrs at the Atrium of the Mixed High School Maglaj and Gymnasium „Edhem Mulabdić“ (Aleja ljiljana 50) in Maglaj, also rehabilitated within the EU Floods Recovery Programme.

 The media are cordially invited to cover the Ceremony and opening of the Prva Elementary School and to arrive to the location at least 15 minutes early. The programme of the event follows:

 15:50    The Ceremony: Address by the Director of the Prva Elementary School, Admir Gračić and PSC Chairman,  Ambassador Walter Stevens, followed by programme by the pupils

Atrium of the Mixed High School and Gymnasium, Aleja ljiljana 50, Maglaj 

Photo-op (photographers and cameramen only)

 16:25    Opening of the Prva Elementary School: Unveiling of the commemorative plaque at the School by Director Gračić and Chairman Stevens, followed by tour of the School by PSC Ambassadors

Prva Elementary School, Aleja ljiljana 46, Maglaj

Photo-op (photographers and cameramen only)

 16:40    Media statements by Chairman Walter Stevens and School Director Admir Gračić

Press Corner in the Atrium of the Prva Elementary School, Aleja ljiljana 46, Maglaj

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