DODIK: WE WILL CONTINUE SUCCESSFUL COOPERATION WITH RUSSIA

BANJA LUKA, MAY 11 /SRNA/ - SNSD Leader Milorad Dodik ha said today in Banja Luka that Russia - Republika Srpska successful cooperation will continue.

At a press conference in Banja Luka following the awarding of the Order of the Flag of Republika Srpska with a Golden Wreath to Evgeny Grigoriev, Chairman of the Committee on External Relations of Saint Petersburg, Dodik said that the love of Republika Srpska and its commitment to Russia and Saint Petersburg is great. “We know how to value the contribution of people to our mutual friendship. We would like you to carry this order with pride and to be permanently inscribed in the books of friends,” Dodik emphasized, wishing Grigoriev a pleasant stay in Republika Srpska. He says that the order will also be awarded to the Governor of Saint Petersburg, Alexander Beglov. “Thanks to you and Beglov, to whom we will present the decoration in Saint Petersburg as a sign of gratitude for everything he does. Long live Russia, Serbia, and Republika Srpska,” Dodik said. President of Republika Srpska Siniša Karan today presented Grigoriev with the Order of the Flag of Republika Srpska with a Golden Wreath for exceptional merits in developing friendly relations and comprehensive cooperation between Republika Srpska and Russia, as well as for strengthening strategic partnership and brotherly ties. The ceremony was attended by Russian Ambassador to BiH Igor Kalabukhov.