Bosnia and Herzegovina's Foreign Minister Commemorates Srebrenica Genocide at UN

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Bosnia and Herzegovina's Foreign Minister, Elmedin Konakovic, has arrived in New York to participate in the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica. During his four-day visit, Konakovic will attend several key events, including the opening of two exhibitions, ''The Legacy of Hope after the Srebrenica Genocide: A Journey of a New Generation'' and ''Scarves of Remembrance''. The latter is a photo exhibition documenting the stories of women who lost their sons in the Srebrenica genocide and their fight for justice. Konakovic's visit also includes bilateral meetings with international leaders and officials.

Key Takeaways:

  • Elmedin Konakovic, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is attending the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica at the United Nations headquarters in New York from July 6 to 9.
  • The commemoration program includes officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina, senior representatives of the United Nations, and representatives of Srebrenica victims' associations.
  • Konakovic will attend the opening of two exhibitions: ''The Legacy of Hope after the Srebrenica Genocide: A Journey of a New Generation'' and ''Scarves of Remembrance'', a photo exhibition documenting the stories of women-Mothers of Srebrenica-and their historic contribution to preserving the memory of the victims and their fight for justice.
  • The exhibitions are being held at the United Nations headquarters and the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Trkiye to the United Nations, respectively.
  • Konakovic will also hold a series of bilateral meetings during his visit, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of BiH.

Statistics:

  • Date of Elmedin Konakovic's arrival in New York: July 6
  • Date of Elmedin Konakovic's departure from New York: July 9
  • Duration of Elmedin Konakovic's visit to New York: 4 days
  • Number of commemoration events: 3 (International Day of Reflection, opening of ''The Legacy of Hope'' exhibition, and opening of ''Scarves of Remembrance'' exhibition)
  • Number of exhibitions: 2 (''The Legacy of Hope after the Srebrenica Genocide: A Journey of a New Generation'' and ''Scarves of Remembrance'')

Sources:

  • [Source 1: no exact date available]
  • [Source 2: "Bosnia and Herzegovina's Foreign Minister Commemorates Srebrenica Genocide at UN", name of publication not specified]