OHR Confirms: Christian Schmidt Ends Mandate as High Representative for BiH
After almost five years in the function of High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, a mandate based on Annex 10 of the Dayton Peace Agreement, Christian Schmidt has made a personal decision to end his service in implementing peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
TL;DR
- Christian Schmidt is ending his mandate as High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina after nearly five years.
- He has notified the PIC Steering Board and requested the process for appointing his successor begin.
- Schmidt highlighted progress in institutional functionality but stressed the need for further reforms for Euro-Atlantic integration.
- He called for intensified efforts from citizens and political leaders to implement reforms.
- Schmidt affirmed that the international community remains essential for Bosnia and Herzegovina's stability and progress.
- He expressed gratitude to the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina for their hospitality and support.