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EUFOR News

Written by Lt Cdr Gareth Jones RN
COM EUFOR Attends National Day Event in Banja Luka at Invitation of RS President
Major General Dieter HEIDECKER, COM EUFOR greeted by RS President Milorad DODIK at the ceremonies to mark RS National Day.

THE Commander of EUFOR, Major General (MG) Dieter HEIDECKER, attended ceremonies marking RS National Day on 09 January 2013, at the invitation of RS President Milorad DODIK.

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COM EUFOR and French Ambassador Meet to Exchange Briefs

Major General Dieter Heidecker, COM EUFOR is welcomed and presented with a ceremonial coin by His Excellency Ambassador Roland Gilles at the French Embassy in Sarajevo (07 January 2013).

THE Commander of EUFOR, Major General (MG) Dieter Heidecker, received a warm welcome from His Excellency Ambassador Gilles during a courtesy visit to exchange policy briefs at the French Embassy in Sarajevo (07 January 2013).

Read more: COM EUFOR and French Ambassador Meet to Exchange Briefs on Their Respective Policy Goals and Objectives

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COM EUFOR Pays His Respects at Memorial Centre Srebrenica - Potocari_1
Major General Dieter HEIDECKER, COM EUFOR pays his respect at the Memorial Centre Srebrenica - Potocari.

THE Commander of EUFOR, Major General (MG) Dieter HEIDECKER, visited the Memorial Centre Srebrenica- Potocari at 1030 this morning (04 January 2013) where he laid a wreath in tribute to the victims of Srebrenica and also to all victims of armed conflict throughout the world.
Upon laying of the wreath, which was simply inscribed “In deepest respect”, a minute of silence and reflection was observed.

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COM EUFOR and US Ambassador Meet to Discuss Their Respective Key Priorities and Tasking for 2013
Major General Dieter Heidecker, COM EUFOR is greeted by US Ambassador, Patrick MOON at the US Embassy in Sarajevo (03 Jan 13).

THE Commander of EUFOR, Major General (MG) Dieter HEIDECKER, met with His Excellency the US Ambassador, Mr Patrick Moon at the US Embassy on Thursday 03 January 2013 where they discussed their organisation’s respective mandates and key objectives for 2013.
Two common policy areas emerged from the briefings: these related to the continued work of Capacity Building and Training (CB&T) for the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AF of BiH) and the urgent need for the disposal of surplus weapons and ammunition within BiH.

 

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COM EUFOR Agrees Enhancement of Co-Operation Arrangements with the Minister of Security of BiH
Major General Dieter HEIDECKER, COM EUFOR, during his  meeting with Mr Fahrudin Radončić, the Minister of Security of BiH.

THE Commander of EUFOR, Major General (MG) Dieter HEIDECKER, attended a meeting with the Minister of Security of BiH, Fahrudin Radončić,  in Sarajevo on Friday 14 December 12.  
The Minister of Security gave a warm welcome to COM EUFOR, and with both officials newly appointed in post, they expressed their willingness to seize this opportunity to build enhanced levels of co-operation between their respective organisations.

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