VP Joe Biden (L) during a recent visit to Chicago, 27 Apr 2009

The White House said Vice President Joe Biden will travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Kosovo later this month.

In a statement Friday, Mr. Biden's office said the vice president will meet with the political leadership in all three countries, as well as U.S. officials and military personnel stationed in the region.

It said the vice president's trip will take place the week of May 18, and that further details will be released at a later date.