US Official Chollet to Visit BiH on November 15

SARAJEVO, (Patria) - US State Department Counselor Derek Chollet will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina from November 15 to 17 to reaffirm US support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of BiH and call on the country's leaders to engage in constructive dialogue, the US Embassy stated in an official statement. 

- During his stay in Sarajevo, Counselor Chollet will meet with high-ranking government officials to emphasize that functional, democratic institutions at all levels of government are key to a better future for all citizens, both in the Federation of BiH and in Republika Srpska (RS), as well as in Brčko District. 

He will convey a strong message that any attempt to undermine 26 years of peace and progress by withdrawing from state institutions could violate the Dayton Peace Agreement, create difficulties for citizens, be a major disincentive for investors, and be a source of serious concern for the international community. The Counselor will also meet with High Representative Christian Schmidt to convey the US government's strong support for his mandate, including the need for vital economic, electoral, and anti-corruption reforms. In addition, he will meet with media and civil society representatives - the statement reads.