Marko Kubatlija, Director of the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FIPA), attended Diaspora Forum 2026, held from 6 to 8 November 2026 in Brunnen, Switzerland. The Forum serves as an important platform for strengthening business ties and enhancing economic cooperation between the diaspora, the region, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
During his opening address, Director Kubatlija highlighted the importance of the diaspora for the economic development of Bosnia and Herzegovina, opportunities for strengthening cooperation with the business diaspora, as well as the services and support FIPA provides to potential investors interested in investing in the country.
He particularly highlighted successful investment projects initiated by members of the Bosnian and Herzegovinian diaspora, emphasizing their contribution to the domestic economy, while also addressing the challenges they encountered in implementing their business ideas.
It was emphasized that, through initiatives of this kind, FIPA and the business diaspora are strengthening their partnership and laying the groundwork for new investments, business networking, and the development of concrete business projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Forum brought together representatives of the business community, institutions, investors, and members of the business diaspora, with the aim of facilitating business connections, exchanging experiences, exploring new business opportunities, and establishing concrete partnerships.
By participating in the Forum, FIPA once again reaffirmed the importance of continuous cooperation with the diaspora, which represents a valuable resource for attracting new investments, facilitating the transfer of knowledge and expertise, and strengthening Bosnia and Herzegovina's international business ties.