DIPLOMATIC–CONSULAR OFFICES AND MISSIONS

Sarajevo, November 11th, 2009

Press Release

Presentation of Investment Opportunities in BiH in Chicago

Consulate General of BiH in Chicago and American-Southeast Europe Chamber of Commerce (AmSECC) organized presentation of investment opportunities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

AmSECC President Igor Jokanovic addressed the gathering and presented the vision of the Chamber whose aim is establishing bridges of cooperation as well as promotion of Southeast Europe region to the attendees of the event. 

Consul General of BiH in Chicago Eldin Kajevic presented advantages that BiH offers to the American investors, economic indicators for BiH and emphasized commitment of our country to the EU path. 

Ibrahim Vajzovic, American businessman of BiH origin, informed the visitors about the experience he had during his recent visit to BiH when he came with John Freeborn, the principal partner of the Freeborn Development Group of Global Services (FDG Global Services), an American investment company from Saint Louis that implements projects in 40 countries around the world. 

John Freeborn identified projects in various BiH sectors and emphasized the energy sector with investment potential of 2.5 billion dollars, mining and metal processing industry at the amount of 500 million dollars, forestry with amount of 500 million dollars as well as agriculture and cattle farming with projects up to 250 million dollars worth. American investors were presently surprised with a new image of BiH because up to now our country was not placed on their list of countries which are potentially interesting for investments.   

The established contacts and interest showed for this topic created conditions for a new presentation of investment opportunities in BiH not only in Chicago but in many other regions of the USA.  

Promotional movie “Enjoy Business in Bosnia and Herzegovina” was screened at the presentation.