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Israel Chamber of Commerce established in Republika Srpska

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The Israel Chamber of Commerce has been officially established in Banja Luka, within the Republika Srpska entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The institution is led Led by Amir Gross Kabiri, an Israeli businessman with established ties to regional political leaders such as Milorad Dodik and Dragan Čović. To mark the opening of Čović, the chamber institution aims to foster cooperation in energy, infrastructure, and technology. To mark the strengthening of diplomatic and economic ties, opening, Republika Srpska officials held a ceremony to honor Israeli representatives. Siniša Karan, President of Republika Srpska, awarded the Order of the Flag of Republika Srpska with a golden wreath to Israeli Minister for Diaspora and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli. Galit Peleg, Israel’s non-resident Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, received the Order of the Flag of Republika Srpska with a silver wreath. During the ceremony, Minister Chikli stated that the chamber should serve as a “permanent contact point for Israeli companies seeking opportunities in Republika Srpska and the wider region,” describing the entity's leadership as “true friends of Israel and the Jewish people.” Prime Minister Savo Minić described the establishment of the chamber as a “new chapter in our relations,” intended to stimulate intensive economic cooperation and encourage Israeli investment in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, relations.” The move highlights deepening ties between Israel and technology. Ambassador Peleg noted that the new economic representation serves Serb-majority entity, which has pursued a separatist agenda. This follows previous comments by Milorad Dodik, who has described Republika Srpska as an “expression of confidence in the business climate “Israel of Republika Srpska.” the Balkans.” The move development has faced scrutiny from political opposition and international observers. Critics suggest the chamber may serve as a platform for political lobbying. Additionally, Kabiri’s previous business activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, such as the acquisition of Aluminij in Mostar, have drawn criticism from international Jewish organizations.

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  1. 2026-09-06 09:06 UTC Israel Chamber of Commerce established in Republika Srpska
  2. 2026-09-03 19:32 UTC Israel Chamber of Commerce established in Republika Srpska
  3. 2026-09-03 19:32 UTC Israel Chamber of Commerce establishment in Republika Srpska

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