His Excellency Sulejman Tihic
His Excellency Sulejman Tihic at the USIP Event "Beyond Dayton" in November 2005.

The United States Institute of Peace, in collaboration with the Embassy of Bosnia-Herzegovina in Washington, D.C., is honored to host His Excellency Sulejman Tihic, Member of the Presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina, on the occasion of his official visit to address a joint session of the United States Congress.

President Tihic will discuss the recent efforts to amend the constitution of Bosnia-Herzegovina to address the issues raised by the European Commission for Democracy Through Law. President Tihic will be introduced by Ambassador Donald Hays, who served as Principal Deputy High Representative in Bosnia-Herzegovina and supported the efforts of the political parties in Bosnia-Herzegovina as they worked to draft the proposed amendments.

After the introductory remarks, President Tihic will respond to questions from the audience.

 

Speakers

  • His Excellency Sulejman Tihic
    Member of the Presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina
  • Ambassador Donald Hays
    Former Principal Deputy High Representative for Bosnia-Herzegovina
  • Daniel Serwer, Moderator
    Vice President of the Center for Post-Conflict Peace and Stability Operations and the Centers of Innovation, U.S. Institute of Peace

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