COOPERATION WITH RUSSIA BASED ON FRIENDLY RELATIONS

BANJA LUKA, JULY 22 /SRNA/ - During a meeting in Banja Luka with the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to BiH Igor Kalabukhov, Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik emphasized that cooperation with Russia is based on friendly relations and that a high level of mutual understanding has been maintained during these challenging times.

Dodik and Kalabukhov expressed satisfaction with today's visit by a delegation from the Republic of Tatarstan, which will be staying in Republika Srpska for several days, the Office of the Republika Srpska President stated in a press release. "Srpska and Tatarstan see an opportunity to enhance cooperation in many areas, including the economy, energy, science, tourism, and culture," Dodik emphasized. The President of Republika Srpska informed the Ambassador of the Russian Federation about the current political issues of importance to Republika Srpska.