On the margins of the annual meeting of the Board of Governors of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), held in London, Bosnian Foreign Minister Sven Alkalaj met with the Head of the Delegation of the Japanese Agency for International Cooperation (JICA) Mr. Hiroto Arakawa.
Minister Alkalaj and Mr. Arakawa exchanged opinions on current and future cooperation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Government of Japan.
Arakawa has expressed a special interest of Japan to participate in the grand project of highway construction through Bosnia on the international Corridor 5C, and with this in mind, agreed that concrete cooperation in this project should be agreed upon by the Embassy of Japan in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
2009-05-16
Intensifying economic cooperation between Bosnia and Jordan
Bosnian Presidency member Željko Komšić and Jordanian King Abdulah II met in Amman and agreed that, in addition to the excellent cooperation on the political level and exceptional friendly relations, the two countries need to intensify economic cooperation between for which there are great opportunities in all economic areas.
King Abdulah II confirmed the return visit of the Jordanian Royal Couple to Bosnia during August.
The press release states that Komšić participated in the work of two-day Summit of the World Economic Forum in Amman and the session "The Union for the Mediterranean", where new possibilities and modalities of cooperation between Mediterranean countries were discussed.
King Abdulah II confirmed the return visit of the Jordanian Royal Couple to Bosnia during August.
The press release states that Komšić participated in the work of two-day Summit of the World Economic Forum in Amman and the session "The Union for the Mediterranean", where new possibilities and modalities of cooperation between Mediterranean countries were discussed.
2009-05-14
The 30th fair of building, civil engineering and architecture in Sarajevo in May
The fair "BUILDING AND RECONSTRUCTION" is a yearly event marking it's 30th anniversary this year. It's considered as one of the best economic events in the Region, through which novelties in the world of building, civil engineering and architecture are being presented. This year the even will take place 19-22 May as "Centar Skenderija" in Sarajevo, Bosnia.
The fair combines the following fairs:
34th International fair of plastic and rubber - "PLAGRAM"
31st International fair of building and accompanying building industry
19th International fair of crafts, tools and machines
13th International fair of heating, cooling, air-conditioning plants and sanitaria - "INTERKLIMA"
8th International fair of installation, lighting, electro technique and industry electronic - "INSTAL"
4th International fair of commune equipment and equipment for environment protection
2nd International fair of commercial vehicles, transport, logistics and supporting industry
1st Fair of Real Estate, investment and development. - ''SAREX''
In the past 13 years, over 9000 Exhibitors & Co-exhibitors were presented on "BUILDING AND RECONSTRUCTION", and in 2008. this manifestation gathered over 500 Exhibitors & Co-exhibitors on 18000 sqm of exhibition space.
More info here.
The fair combines the following fairs:
34th International fair of plastic and rubber - "PLAGRAM"
31st International fair of building and accompanying building industry
19th International fair of crafts, tools and machines
13th International fair of heating, cooling, air-conditioning plants and sanitaria - "INTERKLIMA"
8th International fair of installation, lighting, electro technique and industry electronic - "INSTAL"
4th International fair of commune equipment and equipment for environment protection
2nd International fair of commercial vehicles, transport, logistics and supporting industry
1st Fair of Real Estate, investment and development. - ''SAREX''
In the past 13 years, over 9000 Exhibitors & Co-exhibitors were presented on "BUILDING AND RECONSTRUCTION", and in 2008. this manifestation gathered over 500 Exhibitors & Co-exhibitors on 18000 sqm of exhibition space.
More info here.
2009-05-12
Bosnia has excellent wind power potential
Bosnia has excellent resources for using the wind power and it is one of its chances to attract foreign investments, generate jobs and increase its GDP.
These were some of the messages heard at today's presentation at the German embassy in Sarajevo, during which the ambassador of Germany to Bosnia - Joachim Schmidt - awarded the Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina the electronic wind map.
As the ambassador Schmidt said, it is a document based on meteorological data collected during 30 years, which allows assessment of the wind situation for each area of Bosnia.
Ambassador Schmidt has further stated that the total wind energy potential in Bosnia is about 2000 MW, but it is considered that around 900 MW could be utilized.
It was also announced that the study showing how the possibilities of connecting proposed wind mill parks to existing electric grid, roads and other infrastructure will be presented by the end of the year.
"Bosnia has excellent resources. Use the resources that are available" - said Dr. Sander, an international expert in wind energy.
These were some of the messages heard at today's presentation at the German embassy in Sarajevo, during which the ambassador of Germany to Bosnia - Joachim Schmidt - awarded the Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina the electronic wind map.
As the ambassador Schmidt said, it is a document based on meteorological data collected during 30 years, which allows assessment of the wind situation for each area of Bosnia.
Ambassador Schmidt has further stated that the total wind energy potential in Bosnia is about 2000 MW, but it is considered that around 900 MW could be utilized.
It was also announced that the study showing how the possibilities of connecting proposed wind mill parks to existing electric grid, roads and other infrastructure will be presented by the end of the year.
"Bosnia has excellent resources. Use the resources that are available" - said Dr. Sander, an international expert in wind energy.
2009-05-11
Bosnia Bank International VIP Club holds presentation in Zenica, Bosnia
Bosnia Bank International Club, a business club that was founded by BBI two years ago to help connect the Bosnian businessmen with the businessmen abroad with emphasis on liquid markets of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC), will be presented to local business people in Zenica on Wednesday 13th May.
BBI VIP Business Club gives its members the opportunity to enter into direct contact with all companies and financial institutions from abroad that Bosnia Bank International has business relationships with in order to, through these links, help it clients on foreign markets and attract foreign investment to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Presentation of the BBI VIP Business Club will be held on 13th May at 13:00 in the "Hotel Zenica" in Zenica.
BBI VIP Business Club gives its members the opportunity to enter into direct contact with all companies and financial institutions from abroad that Bosnia Bank International has business relationships with in order to, through these links, help it clients on foreign markets and attract foreign investment to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Presentation of the BBI VIP Business Club will be held on 13th May at 13:00 in the "Hotel Zenica" in Zenica.
2009-05-08
UniCredit Bank opens new credit line for Bosnian enterprises worth 45 million euro
On the meeting with the Bosnian Minister of Finance and Treasury Dragan Vrankić, director of UniCredit Group Alessandro profumo said that there was great interest for investment in infrastructure and energy projects in BiH. Profumo also announced signing a new contract with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, worth 45 million euros and the intended starting of credit line for lending to small and medium enterprises in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
US Vice-President Joe Biden is coming to Bosnia on May 19th
SARAJEVO, May 6 – US Vice-President Joseph Biden will arrive to single day visit to BiH on May 19th; Fena finds out today from diplomatic sources in Sarajevo.
According to these sources, Biden will meet in Sarajevo with BiH Presidency members, BiH CoM Chair Nikola Spiric and HR/EUSR Valentin Inzko and his Deputy Raffi Gregorian.
There is also a possibility, according to the sources, that Biden will meet at the US Embassy with leaders of more important political parties, but that this meeting still has not been confirmed.
According to these sources, Biden will meet in Sarajevo with BiH Presidency members, BiH CoM Chair Nikola Spiric and HR/EUSR Valentin Inzko and his Deputy Raffi Gregorian.
There is also a possibility, according to the sources, that Biden will meet at the US Embassy with leaders of more important political parties, but that this meeting still has not been confirmed.
The White House has announced earlier that Biden will visit SE Europe around May 18th.
- Vice-president will visit SE Europe in the week of May 18th. He will visit BiH, Serbia and Kosovo; it is said in that announcement.
Source: FENA
Source: FENA
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