Meeting of the Collaborative Network for Supporting Foreign Investors Held

As part of the 2nd International Business Gathering “Živinice Open 2025”, a meeting of the Collaborative Network for Supporting Foreign Investors was held, organized by the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FIPA) as the network’s coordinator, with a strong turnout from its members. 

The Mayor of Živinice, Began Muhić, also addressed the participating members, emphasizing that the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina was established to promote the country’s potential at the international stage, with the aim to bring EU and global markets closer to Bosnian and Herzegovinian products. He highlighted his excellent cooperation with FIPA, both during his time in diplomatic service and now as Mayor of Živinice.

On behalf of the Government of Tuzla Canton, the Minister of Economy, Edina Duraković, addressed the network members, stressing that ministries play a crucial role in supporting foreign investors. Through concrete projects, policies, and regulations, ministries can encourage foreign investors to invest in Bosnia and Herzegovina. She added that in local communities where the economy is continuously developing, it is particularly important to organize international business gatherings that demonstrate the community’s readiness to welcome foreign investors and facilitate their operations. She emphasized that the Ministry she leads is fully available to jointly support foreign investors.

After the meeting of the Collaborative Network, and prior to visiting the business zones in Živinice, a meeting was held with representatives of the listed companies to prepare success stories for a joint brochure that is being developed in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of BiH, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of BiH, and the Foreign Trade Chamber of BiH.

The meeting featured presentations of success stories from foreign companies that have developed their business operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Almedina Sakić – AFT Bosnia d.o.o. Živinice, Jasminko Suljić – Voith Hydro Bosnia d.o.o. Lukavac, Sandra Suljić – Elin Motors Bosnia d.o.o. Živinice