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INAUGURAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN BALKAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The American Balkan Chamber of Commerce had its launch event in New York on March 27, 2025. The Bosnia and Herzegovina delegation, led by the Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Washington, Sven Alkalaj, brought together successful business leaders from Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Bosnian diaspora in the United States.

At this important event, which aims to strengthen economic and trade cooperation of the entire Region with the United States of America, Ambassador Alkalaj gave a presentation on the panel on the topic 'Connecting Business: Strategies for Cross-Border Success'. Ambassador Alkalaj emphasized the importance of cooperation, innovation and adaptability in today's global economy. As a bridge between East and West, Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country with a rich cultural heritage, a skilled workforce and a dynamic business environment that offers significant opportunities for growth and cooperation, as well as valuable opportunities for investment, trade and partnership.

He emphasized that our industries, from energy and infrastructure to IT, agriculture and tourism, are increasingly integrated into global supply chains, and we are committed to strengthening our role as a reliable partner in international trade and investment. He thanked the organizers for the extraordinary initiative, which enabled the connection of business leaders from the countries of the Region as well as Turkey, Malaysia, Bulgaria, Argentina. He also thanked our business leaders who participate in such an important event, and expressed the hope that this cooperation will continue at the next meetings that the American Balkan Chamber of Commerce plans to organize in the near future. The Embassy in Washington will nominate representatives from BiH, and the BiH community in the USA, who will be an official part of the ABCC team.

The Embassy will in every way be a link to strengthen cooperation with the American Balkan Chamber of Commerce and representatives of the public and private sectors from Bosnia and Herzegovina and the BiH community in the United States.

THE 33RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

The Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Washington, D.C., has organized a reception on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on February 27, 2025.

The reception was attended by a large number of guests, including representatives of the U.S. Department of State, Congress (House of Representatives and Senate), the White House, the National Security Council, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, a high-level delegation from the U.S. state of Maryland, with which Bosnia and Herzegovina has a 22-year state partnership, and numerous representatives of the diplomatic corps, as well as the Bosnian-Herzegovinian diaspora living throughout the United States.

In his opening remarks, Ambassador Sven Alkalaj emphasized the significance of Independence Day in the recent history of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the day when the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina voted for the future status of our country.

He thanked representatives of American institutions for their strong partnership and continued support on our path towards Euro-Atlantic integration, and for their genuine commitment to preserving the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and multiethnic character of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

This year's Independence Day reception will be remembered for the extraordinary decision of the Governor of the State of Maryland, declaring March 1st as Bosnian American Day. This proclamation was read and presented to Ambassador Alkalaj by the Deputy Secretary of State of Maryland, Mr. Michael Lore.

The proclamation emphasizes that March 1, 1992, was a historic milestone in Bosnia and Herzegovina's pursuit of democracy, self-determination, and freedom, and that the Maryland-Bosnia and Herzegovina State Partnership Program serves as a testament to our joint efforts in furthering democracy, human rights, peace, and prosperity for all citizens. The role of the Maryland-Bosnia and Herzegovina Cooperation Council, which is dedicated to strengthening cooperation within the State Partnership, has been particularly emphasized.

The reception was organized with the support of sponsors from the Bosnian-Herzegovinian community in the United States, to whom special thanks are extended for their initiative and contribution to this important celebration.

The celebration of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Independence Day once again confirmed the importance of maintaining and improving bilateral relations with the USA, as well as connecting with the Bosnian-Herzegovinian community in this country.