FIPA Activities

BiH and Austria strengthening Investment and Business Cooperation through Business Forum in Sarajevo

4/16/2026

Tanja Bojović-Simić, a representative of the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FIPA), delivered a presentation titled “Strengthening Economic Ties: The Impact of Austrian Investments in Bosnia and Herzegovina” at the business forum “Future Economic Perspectives Bosnia and Herzegovina – Republic of Austria,” organized by the Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina (VTK) and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO).

During the presentation, key indicators of Austrian investments in Bosnia and Herzegovina were highlighted, including total investment volume, key sectors such as banking and insurance, and the strong role of manufacturing, particularly in metal processing and agriculture.

Particular emphasis was placed on the factors that make Bosnia and Herzegovina an attractive investment destination, as well as on sectors with future investment potential. It also highlighted Austrian companies that have been recognized in recent years as leading foreign investors in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The forum aimed to strengthen economic cooperation between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Austria, with a particular focus on boosting investment and trade exchange between the two countries.

The forum was attended by high-level officials, such as the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denis Bećirović, and the President of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, along with numerous representatives of the business community.

A mutual commitment to strengthening economic relations and enhancing business cooperation between the two countries was emphasized, and Bosnia and Herzegovina was recognized as an attractive destination for Austrian investors.

The Austrian business delegation consisted of companies from the energy, industry, and services sectors, including those with existing operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Joint activities are expected to intensify in the coming months, with a focus on promoting investment, connecting businesses, and developing new partnerships.

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