Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Denis Bećirović in Washington, D.C. on March 26. The meeting was also attended by Mirela Bećirović, wife of the chairman, who participated in First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future Together event.
The discussion centered on strengthening economic cooperation between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Both leaders identified the Southern Interconnection gas pipeline as an important element for advancing their bilateral relationship.
According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, "The leaders focused on economic cooperation, including the Southern Interconnection gas pipeline as a key step driver of the bilateral relationship."
No additional background or further details about future engagements were provided in connection with this meeting.
