US Deputy Secretary Landau Meets Bosnia Presidency Chair

Leaders discuss economic cooperation and energy projects

Mar. 27, 2026 at 9:38am

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Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Denis Bećirović in Washington, D.C. The leaders focused discussions on economic cooperation, including the Southern Interconnection gas pipeline, as a key driver of the bilateral relationship between the United States and Bosnia.

Why it matters

This meeting highlights the ongoing diplomatic and economic ties between the U.S. and Bosnia, as the two countries work to strengthen their partnership on issues like energy infrastructure and economic development.

The details

During the meeting, Landau and Bećirović, who was accompanied by his wife Mirela, discussed opportunities for increased economic cooperation between the U.S. and Bosnia. A key topic was the Southern Interconnection gas pipeline, which is seen as a critical energy project for the region.

  • The meeting took place on March 27, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

The players

Christopher Landau

Deputy Secretary of State of the United States.

Denis Bećirović

Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Mirela Bećirović

Wife of Denis Bećirović.

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What they’re saying

“As stated by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:”

— Tommy Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson

The takeaway

This meeting demonstrates the continued efforts by the U.S. and Bosnia to strengthen their diplomatic and economic ties, with a focus on energy infrastructure projects that could drive greater regional cooperation and development.