Ambassador
Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Jan Braathu. Photo: Sigbjørn Sandsmark
His Excellency, Mr. Jan Braathu presented his credentials as Norwegian Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina on 28th August 2006.
Career background
| PhD in Political Science from the University of Oslo, Norway |
| 1978-1984: |
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs |
| 1985-1990: |
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oslo. |
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- Executive Officer, International Energy Policy Division. |
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- Postings to Norwegian Embassy in Kuwait in 1988/1989. |
| 1990-1993: |
Norwegian Embassy in Kuwait |
| 1993-1996: |
Acting Counsellor for Economic Affairs, Norwegian Embassy in London |
| 1996-1999: |
Adviser on Balkan Affairs. Responsible for developing policy proposals and co-ordinating Norwegian policy and activities in the Western Balkans. |
| 1999-2000: |
Assistant Director General for Western Balkans Affairs in the Department of European Affairs. |
| 2000-2006: |
Deputy Director General and Head of the Section for Western Balkan Affairs. The Western Balkan Affairs Section is responsible for Norwegian Government Western Balkans policy and assistance programs for the region, totalling approximately € 100 million annually. |
| 2006- |
Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina |