Bosnia and Herzegovina officially opened its first Honorary Consulate in Southeast Asia with the inauguration of its Honorary Consulate in Singapore. The ceremony underscored a shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in diplomacy, trade, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.
Bosnia and Herzegovina officially inaugurated its Honorary Consulate in the Republic of Singapore on 1 July 2026, marking the establishment of the country’s first honorary consular office in Southeast Asia. The opening ceremony highlighted the shared commitment of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Singapore to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across political, economic, cultural, and people-to-people spheres.
Held at Club 5, PARKROYAL on Beach Road, the ceremony was attended by representatives of the Government of Singapore, members of the diplomatic corps, business leaders, the Bosnian community, and invited guests. The event was hosted by Honorary Consul Daniel Cheah and attended by the non-resident Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Singapore, H.E. Armin Limo, alongside Mr. Zlatan Burzic, Head of Cabinet of the Foreign Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina. H.E. Low Hon Mun, Director-General for Europe at Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attended the ceremony as the representative of the Government of Singapore and delivered remarks on behalf of the Singapore Government.
In his remarks, Ambassador Armin Limo described the opening of the Honorary Consulate as a significant milestone in bilateral relations, noting that it represented Bosnia and Herzegovina’s first honorary consular presence in Southeast Asia. While acknowledging the strong political ties between the two countries, he said there remained considerable potential to expand economic cooperation and expressed confidence that the new consulate would help deepen collaboration in trade, investment, culture, and other areas of mutual interest.
Ambassador of Bosnia and
Herzegovina to Singapore,
H.E. Armin Limo.
Source: IN Diplomacy Reporters.
He also paid tribute to the Bosnian community in Singapore, describing its members as “real ambassadors of Bosnia” and highlighting their contributions to strengthening the country’s reputation abroad. The Ambassador gave special recognition to Professor Emir Hrnjic of the National University of Singapore, describing him as “a typical example of a successful Bosnian story” and acknowledging his distinguished academic achievements despite his absence from the ceremony.
In his address, H.E. Low Hon Mun welcomed the establishment of the Honorary Consulate and reaffirmed Singapore’s commitment to its longstanding friendship with Bosnia and Herzegovina. He noted that the new consular presence would further strengthen bilateral engagement and provide additional opportunities to deepen cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual interest, including economic and people-to-people exchanges.
H.E. Daniel Cheah, Honorary Consul of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Singapore, said he was honoured to undertake the responsibility of representing Bosnia and Herzegovina in Singapore. He noted that the Honorary Consulate would serve as a bridge connecting institutions, facilitating partnerships, promoting cultural and economic exchanges, and supporting Bosnian citizens and friends of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the region. He expressed his hope that the office would become “a hub of collaboration, trust and shared opportunities.”
Speaking to IN Diplomacy, H.E. Zlatan Burzic, Head of Cabinet of the Foreign Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina, expressed hope that the establishment of the Honorary Consulate would strengthen commercial ties between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Singapore. “We hope this opens new doors for our businesses to collaborate,” he said, adding that the new office would help expand cooperation across a range of sectors.
Speakers also reflected on the longstanding friendship between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Singapore, noting that the two countries have maintained diplomatic relations for more than three decades and will commemorate the 35th anniversary of Singapore’s recognition of Bosnia and Herzegovina next year. Despite the geographical distance between them, both countries were described as sharing common values, including multiculturalism, religious diversity, openness, and mutual respect.
Source: IN Diplomacy Reporters.
