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U.S. Relationship

Beautiful iconic old town Mostar with famous bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina, popular tourist destination
Beautiful iconic old town Mostar with famous bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina, popular tourist destination

U.S.-Bosnia and Herzegovina Relations

The United States established diplomatic relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1992 following its independence from Yugoslavia. A period of conflict followed among Bosnia’s Muslims, Croats, and Serbs over control of the former Yugoslav Republic’s territory. The 1992-95 war in Bosnia and Herzegovina ended with the crucial participation of the United States in brokering the 1995 Dayton Peace Agreement. After
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Beautiful iconic old town Mostar with famous bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina, popular tourist destination

U.S. Assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina

U.S. Government assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina aims to fully anchor the country in European and Western institutions, strengthen multi-ethnic democratic institutions and civil society, support strong state-level judiciary and law enforcement sectors, bolster free and independent journalism, counter corruption, support civic education, promote a multi-ethnic and pluralistic society, and increase prosperity and attractiveness to foreign investors. The United States
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Beautiful iconic old town Mostar with famous bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina, popular tourist destination

Bilateral Economic Relations

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a transitional economy that is pursuing membership in the European Union and the World Trade Organization. More than 50 U.S. and U.S.-affiliated companies have established a full-time presence in the country. In 2020, the United States exported $21.6 million in goods to Bosnia and Herzegovina, while goods imports from Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled over $98 million.

Integrated Country Strategies

The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.

Investment Climate Statements

The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.

Fiscal Transparency Report

The Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability.

Bosnia and Herzegovina COVID-19 vaccine deliveries.

COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries

Since January, 2022 the United States has donated 96,000 safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This includes 96,000 Moderna doses. Of the 96,000 vaccine doses, 100% were donated through bilateral agreements.

The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.

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