General Brieger thanked Dr Schaller for Switzerland’s ongoing support to Operation Althea and went on to praise the Swiss soldiers and their local interpreters for their hard work and professionalism.  The General added that he was particularly impressed with the positive and the constructive relationships that had been cultivated between the LOT personnel and the local communities in the Trebinje region.  
General Brieger and Dr Schaller also called upon the Mayor of Trebinje, Dr Dobroslav Ćuk.  Together with a number of local dignitaries, they discussed a range of issues including tourism and how EUFOR can continue to support the local community.  General Brieger spoke of the ongoing capacity building and training that EUFOR is providing to the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina.