Germany continues to support RCC’s activities
09 April 2015
Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and H.E. Dr Christian Hellbach, German Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, signed an agreement with which the Federal Republic of Germany continues its support of the RCC. (Photo: RCC/Senad Gubelić)
Sarajevo - Goran Svilanovic, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council Secretariat (RCC) and H.E. Dr Christian Hellbach, German Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, signed an agreement with which the Federal Republic of Germany continues its support of the RCC.
This is the
seventh consecutive year that the FR Germany is backing RCC’s activities with a
50.000 Euro grant to be used for communication and public awareness activities,
especially awareness raising about the implementation of RCC’s core activity,
the South East Europe 2020 Strategy (SEE 2020).
“The Regional
Cooperation Council highly appreciates not only the financial aspect of the
signed agreement but also the continuous support of Germany and their
recognition of our efforts. The main aim of SEE 2020 is to improve the quality
of life of all our citizens”, said Mr.Svilanovic at today’s signing ceremony.
The German
Ambassador, Mr. Hellbach, said that the RCC “plays a crucial role as the hub
for regional cooperation in Southeast Europe and is invaluable in the region’s
efforts to move along the path of EU accession”.