DAYTON, Ohio — Congressman Mike Turner has been given the title “Honorary Citizen of the City of Sarajevo.”
Turner recently returned from a trip to the Balkans that included stops in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Kosovo.
He received the honor for his work building strong ties between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Turner also attended the dedication of Dayton Peace Square in Sarajevo. The ceremony marked 30 years since the Dayton Peace Accords and stressed the need for continued peace in the region.
“My visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the honor of being recognized as an Honorary Citizen of Sarajevo underscore the vital importance of sustained engagement and cooperation in preserving peace and stability in the region. These efforts remind us of the continuous work required to secure the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and they reflect the enduring legacy of the Dayton Peace Accords on its people,” said Congressman Mike Turner.
The Dayton Peace Accords were signed 30 years ago in Turner’s hometown of Dayton, Ohio. The agreement brought peace to Bosnia.
Turner held diplomatic meetings during his trip to strengthen the peace created by the accords.
Earlier this spring, Turner hosted Balkan leaders at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session in Dayton. He talked about how fragile peace remains in the region.
The meetings ended with a Concert for Peace between the two sister cities.
Turner has worked to build the relationship between Dayton and Sarajevo through cultural exchanges, educational programs and support for democratic institutions. His work has strengthened ties between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Congressman Mike Turner and the High Representative Christian Schmitt join to dedicate the Dayton Peace Square in Sarajevo to honor the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords. (Congressman Michael Turner)