Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina- New Delhi
India–Bosnia & Herzegovina: Key Facts & History
Establishment of ties: India and Bosnia & Herzegovina (BiH) established diplomatic relations in 1995. BiH opened its resident Embassy in New Delhi in 1997. India does not have a resident mission in Sarajevo; the Embassy of India in Budapest is concurrently accredited to BiH. MEA IndiaEmbassy of India Budapest
Peacekeeping link: India contributed ~100 police observers to the UN Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) during the post-conflict period; UNMIBH concluded on December 31, 2002. MEA India
Mechanisms & consultations: Bilateral engagement includes the Joint Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (JTEC) and regular Foreign Office Consultations; the 4th round was held in 2024, with focus on trade, investment, science/tech, tourism, and cultural ties.
Contact Us
Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina – New Delhi
Working hours: Mon–Fri, 09:00–17:00
Address: E-8/5, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi – 110057
Phone: +91-11-4166-2481 / 2614-7415
Email: info@bihembassy-gov.com
Who’s Who & Mission Setup in India (2025)
Head of Mission (New Delhi):
H.E. Haris Hrle, Ambassador of Bosnia & Herzegovina to India. He presented credentials on November 28, 2023 to the President of India and continues to represent BiH in New Delhi. Email: info@bihembassy-gov.com
Honorary Consulate of Bosnia & Herzegovina – Mumbai
Honorary Consul: Mr. Suhas Mantri
Address: A-601, LEO, 24th Road, Khar (W), Mumbai – 400052
Tel: 022-2605-1000
Email: info@bihembassy-gov.com
Our Mission
Trade & Investment — implement Trade Cooperation Agreement and BIPPA via business outreach (CII/FTC BiH engagement, trade delegations, facilitation of investor queries). MEA IndiaUNCTAD Investment Policy Hub
Consular / Legal — use the MLAT and Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement for justice/consular cases (evidence requests, prisoner-transfer requests). MEA India
Aviation / Connectivity — maintain dialogue on air services rights under the Air Services Agreement when airlines or tour operators show interest. MEA India
Technical Cooperation — arrange institutional visits / exchanges (e.g., election commission cooperation) using MoUs as the basis.
Our Ambassador of Bosnia & Herzegovina to India.
Summary for the Embassy of Bosnia & Herzegovina — Principal India ↔ Bosnia & Herzegovina Agreements
1. Agreement on Trade Cooperation (23 April 2002)
Year signed: 2002
Scope: Framework to promote and facilitate bilateral trade — includes provisions for trade cooperation, information exchange, and encouragement of business contacts and trade delegations.
Status / notes: Signed; listed in India’s trade agreements repository. Ministry of Commerce and IndustryMEA India
2. Agreement on Establishment of a Joint Business Council (c. 2003)
Year signed: 2003 (establishment year recorded)
Scope: To establish and operationalize a Joint Business Council / link between the Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia & Herzegovina (FTC BiH) and FICCI / Indian industry bodies, intended to boost trade, FDI leads and business-to-business contacts.
Status / notes: Implemented through institutional contacts and MoU-level cooperation; useful for chamber-level outreach and commercial diplomacy. MEA Indiaeoibudapest.gov.in
3. Bilateral Investment Promotion & Protection Agreement (BIPPA / BIT) (2006)
Year signed: 2006
Scope: Protects and promotes reciprocal investments by investors of the two countries; covers typical BIT provisions — non-discriminatory treatment, fair & equitable treatment, provisions for dispute-settlement.
Status / notes: Signed and recorded in official bilateral relations summaries; both sides have used such instruments to provide investor confidence. (Note: some press/reports mention proposal/updates to BITs in later years.) MEA IndiaUNCTAD Investment Policy Hub
4. Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) (2009)
Year signed: 2009
Scope: Provides mutual assistance in criminal matters — evidence sharing, legal cooperation, assistance for investigations, and related judicial requests.
Status / notes: Signed and listed among bilateral legal cooperation instruments. Useful for consular/legal cases requiring cooperation between prosecuting/justice authorities. MEA India
5. Air Services Agreement (2010)
Year signed: 2010
Scope: Framework for commercial air services between the two countries — sets the basis for designation of airlines, frequencies, and airline commercial operations.
Status / notes: Signed; provides legal basis for any future direct/indirect air links or code-share arrangements. MEA India
6. Agreement on Transfer of Sentenced Persons (signed Dec 2012; instruments exchanged May 2017)
Year signed / ratified: Signed December 2012; instruments of ratification exchanged May 2017.
Scope: Procedure and legal framework for transfer of convicted/ sentenced persons to serve sentences in their home country — relevant for consular assistance in criminal convictions and prisoner-transfer requests.
Status / notes: Entered into force after exchange of instruments; used in consular-case practice. ScribdMEA India
7. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) — Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) & Foreign Trade Chamber of BiH (2013)
Year signed: 2013
Scope: Cooperation between industry bodies to promote trade missions, investment promotion events, B2B meetings, and exchange of market information.
Status / notes: Institutional MoU that underpins private-sector outreach and trade promotion activities. MEA Indiaeoibudapest.gov.in
8. MoU on Cooperation Between Election Commissions (January 2017)
Year signed: 2017
Scope: Technical cooperation between the Central Election Commission of BiH and Election Commission of India — exchange of expertise, training, and electoral management best practices.
Status / notes: Signed as part of technical cooperation; useful for political/administrative exchanges. MEA India
9. Other practical / procedural arrangements & consultations
Foreign Office Consultations (FOC): Regular diplomatic consultations — the 4th round was held on 28 November 2024 in Sarajevo; these consultations review the working of bilateral instruments and identify areas for new MoUs / cooperation. Useful vehicle to update or negotiate new agreements. MEA India
How the Resident Embassy (H.E. Haris Hrle) typically uses these instruments
Trade & Investment — implement Trade Cooperation Agreement and BIPPA via business outreach (CII/FTC BiH engagement, trade delegations, facilitation of investor queries). MEA IndiaUNCTAD Investment Policy Hub
Consular / Legal — use the MLAT and Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement for justice/consular cases (evidence requests, prisoner-transfer requests). MEA India
Aviation / Connectivity — maintain dialogue on air services rights under the Air Services Agreement when airlines or tour operators show interest. MEA India
Technical Cooperation — arrange institutional visits / exchanges (e.g., election commission cooperation) using MoUs as the basis. MEA India
