20 YEARS SINCE THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE OLD BRIDGE Numerous officials and guests arriving in Mostar

(Patria) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the reconstruction of the Old Bridge in Mostar, is organizing the first International Conference "MOSTAR 2024: Dialogue for the Future", which will be held on July 22 and 23, 2024, in Mostar.

The International Conference MOSTAR 2024: Dialogue for the Future presents an opportunity to promote reconciliation and coexistence by highlighting the Old Bridge and the Old Town of Mostar as symbols of multiculturalism and peaceful coexistence, and by encouraging dialogue on reconciliation and cooperation.

As part of the Conference, on Monday, July 22, in the evening, a cultural performance and the throwing of flowers from the Old Bridge for all victims of all wars will be held for high officials and participants, followed by a ceremonial dinner of peace, hosted by the Chairman of the Presidency of BiH, Denis Bećirović.

On Tuesday, July 23, the Conference "Mostar 2024: Dialogue for the Future" will be held at the "Mepas" Hotel, gathering distinguished high officials and participants, prime ministers and ministers, international and local decision-makers, representatives of the Western Balkan countries, officials and representatives of the European Union, the European Commission, the UN, UNESCO, and experts in cultural heritage, officials and representatives of the World Bank Group, academics and researchers, civil society leaders and non-governmental organizations, as well as media representatives and other participants.

At the beginning of the Conference, on Tuesday, July 23, at 11:00 AM in the "Queen" conference hall of the "Mepas" Hotel, introductory addresses are planned by the Chairman of the Presidency of BiH, Denis Bećirović, the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of BiH, Borjana Krišto, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of BiH, Elmedin Konaković, the Prime Minister of the FBiH Government, Nermin Nikšić, the Assistant Director-General of UNESCO, Qu Xing, and the Mayor of Mostar, Mario Kordić.

In addition to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the City of Mostar are participating in the organization of the 20th anniversary of the reconstruction of the Old Bridge and the organization of the Conference "Mostar 2024: Dialogue for the Future", with the support of the United Nations (UN) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, UNESCO, the World Bank, the Center for Peace and Multicultural Dialogue, and numerous other partners.