Investment
ABHCC Meetings in BiH
ABHCC Chair meets with BiH stakeholders
May 22, 2024
Strengthening Economic Ties between Australia and Bosnia and Herzegovina
During a recent visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Haris Jackman, ABHCC Chair met with Bosnian and Herzegovinian Officials, business groups and leaders and was delighted to hear of the strong desire for bilateral trade opportunities and cultural exchange with Australia.
Key themes from the discussions:
1. Strong support available from BiH agencies. NGO's and private sector organisations to interested Australian businesses
The ability to successfully navigate new markets is crucial. A number of BiH organisations with a track record of success are ready and able to provide guidance to Australian businesses and investors.
2. Changing patterns in global trade means Australia is becoming an enticing market for BiH companies
BiH business are growing and looking to enter new markets. There exists a strong desire to provide goods and services to Australians, and to further strengthen cultural ties between two great nations.
3. Hottest industries
Some of the areas attracting the most interest:
Metal and electrical (incl. bespoke manufacturing and electrical cabling and components that support green energy transition)
Mining and associated industries
Timber and high-end furniture products
Food and Beverages
Tourism
Infrastructure
IT & Telecommunications (particularly outsourcing)
Healthcare related products
Prefabricated modular homes
This is an exciting time for Australian and Bosnian and Herzegovinian businesses and investors.
We invite you to become a member today.
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ABHCC takes this opportunity to thank the following people and organizations for their continued support for strengthening economic ties between Australia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Dino Selimović, Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs BiH
Mehmed Pargan, Advisor to President Dr Denis Bećirović, Presidency of BiH
Mirza Hujić, Assistant Minister, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations
Faris Godinjak, Head of Department, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations
Nina Pobrić, Head of Investment Promotion Department Foreign Investment Promotion Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Zdravko Marinkovic, President, Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Enes Ališković, Director, Bosnia and Herzegovina Export Promotion Agency
Emir Pašić, Head of Centre for International Cooperation with EU Funds, Chamber of Economy of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Adnan Jašarević, President, Cantonal Agency for Attracting Investment and Privatization (Canton Sarajevo)
Amra Hašimbegović, Assistant Director - Division for Investment EU and Other International and Domestic Funds, Cantonal Agency for Attracting Investment and Privatization (Canton Sarajevo)
Amel Kovaćević, Chief Executive Officer, BH Telecom
Nedim Jahić, Engagement and Outreach Director, Diaspora Invest
Benjamin Suvalija, Third Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs BiH
Above: Amel Kovaćević, Chief Executive Officer, BH Telecom (Right) with Haris Jackman, Chair, Australian Bosnian and Herzegovinian Chamber of Commerce (left)
Above: Faris Godinjak, Head of Department, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations (Right)
Above: Zdravko Marinkovic, President, Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina (top right) and Enes Ališković, Director, Bosnia and Herzegovina Export Promotion Agency (bottom right) with Haris Jackman (top left) and Benjamin Suvalija (bottom left).
Above: Emir Pašić, Head of Centre for International Cooperation with EU Funds, Chamber of Economy of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Above: Nina Pobrić, Head of Investment Promotion Department Foreign Investment Promotion Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (top right) with colleague Dušan Simanić (top left).
Above: Benjamin Suvalija, Third Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs BiH (top left)
Above: USAID Diaspora Invest DiaLab Social Impact Network
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