DIPLOMATIC–CONSULAR OFFICES AND MISSIONS

Sarajevo, August 20th, 2009

Press Release

Consul General of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Chicago Eldin Kajevic Cuts the Red Ribbon at the Turkish World Festival Opening Ceremony

Consul General of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Chicago Eldin Kajevic attended the opening ceremony of the Turkish World Festival which was held from August 15th to August 16th 2009 in Chicago and, on that occasion, he cut the red ribbon.

The Festival was held in Navy Pier, the most attended location in Chicago. Bosnia and Herzegovina presented itself at this Festival along with ten other countries. On our country’s stand, video clip “Enjoy Life Bosnia and Herzegovina” was screened, tourist brochures were distributed, and Cultural Group “Bosna” from Chicago presented folk dances from BiH. The female members of the Bosnian-American Cultural Association prepared a rich assortment of BiH cuisine. About 20 000 people visited our country’s stand which was very well prepared.

On this occasion, Consul General Kajevic met with delegation of the Republic of Turkey which included great number of members and was headed by Minister of Industry and Trade Nihat Ergun and members of the Parliament. The interlocutors stated that BiH and Turkey are connected by strong friendly ties and that there is a need for further developing economic relations, which has also been discussed during the recent visit which Minister of Foreign Affairs Sven Alkalaj paid to Turkey.