In Venice, the President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović met the delegation of the Region of Veneto led by the Minister Flavio Silvestrena and the Mayor of Venice Massimo Cacciari. The basic issue discussed was possibility of improvement of all aspects of cooperation of Venice, Region of Veneto and the Republic of Srpska with a special emphasis for the forthcoming signing of the Agreement of cooperation between the Region of Veneto and the Republic of Srpska that is scheduled for September this year.

Signing of this Agreement should provide better cooperation in the fields of trade and economy, science and technical fields, as well as in the fields of culture. Italian officials said that the signing of this Agreement is the best evidence that economists of this region are interested for investments in the Republic of Srpska and the continuation of already started economic cooperation of this part of Italy and the Republic of Srpska.

This region offered support that would help Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the Republic of Srpska, to become a full member of the European Union as soon as possible. The President Kuzmanović said that the Republic of Srpska has become a member of the Assembly of European Regions and it has created a favourable economic and legal ambience for foreign investments. It has also simplified its administrative procedures that are also a good basis for faster realization of the activities provided by this Agreement.

During the meeting, possibilities of students exchange and exchange of scientific workers have been discussed. Cooperation in the fields of culture, science and education as well as possibilities of simplifying and acceleration of the process of validation of diplomas of professionals who graduated from the universities in the Republic of Srpska and Bosnia and Herzegovina have been discussed as well.

During the visit to Italy, the President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović met the representatives of the Serbian Church Board in Vicenza and the members of the Serbian cultural and artistic association `Sloga`. On this occasion, the President of the Republic presented plaquettes of Saint Stefan as well as 20 sets of schoolbooks for primary school.

In Vicenza, the President of the Republic attended the Liturgy and requiem to the victims of the Battle of Kosovo and to the fallen soldiers of the Army of the Republic of Srpska who died during the breakage of the `Corridor of Life`.

The President Kuzmanović attended the ceremony of Vidovdan in Bassano del Grappa and therefore emphasized that Serbs in Italy have not forgotten their ancestry and history, and have at the same time achieved a great respect in Italian society by their own work and efforts.

The President Kuzmanović said that the Republic of Srpska is interested for strengthening of relations with Diaspora, by including great Serbian community in Northern Italy. The President therefore added that strengthening of such relations would be of a mutual benefit. Serbs who live in this country, can significantly contribute to the widening of cooperation of the Republic of Srpska and Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy, especially in the North Italian region, said the President Kuzmanović.

The President of the Republic met the President of the Province of Vicenza, Attilio Schneck and therefore discussed possibilities of strengthening of cultural and economic cooperation between this Province and the Republic of Srpska. The President Kuzmanović said that the Republic of Srpska has created a favourable ambience for foreign investments and therefore invited economists from this region to invest in the Republic of Srpska.

The President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović congratulated Vidovdan, the Saint Patron`s Day of the Army of the Republic of Srpska and 3rd Infantry regiment to all officers, noncommissioned officers and soldiers.

"The army of the Republic of Srpska gave its priceless contribution in maintaining and survival of the Serbian people and its tradition during the previous fatherland`s war. Together, we all have a great honour and responsibility to maintain heritage of the Army of the Republic of Srpska. With great respect and pietism, we should remember fallen soldiers and civilians who gave their lives for the Republic of Srpska", it was stated in congratulation of the Republic of Srpska President.

The President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović met the Ambassador of Germany to Bosnia and Herzegovina Michael Schmunk on his farewell visit.

The President of the Republic thanked to the Ambassador of Germany for his efforts and intercession to give a full support to Bosnia and Herzegovina on its path towards the European Union. Therefore, the President wished him professional and personal success in the future work.

The President Kuzmanović emphasized full devotion of the Republic of Srpska in its economic and social development, in establishing cooperation in the field of science, education and culture on the path towards the European Integration, as well as good cooperation that has already been established with the German province Badden Virtemberg.

The President of the Republic especially emphasized institutional and administrative readiness of the Republic of Srpska for implementation of the Agreement on Stabilization and Association with the European Union.

At the same time, the President Kuzmanović pointed out the necessity of dialogues and compromise between three constitutive peoples who live in both entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as the importance of preserving the Dayton Peace Accord where all main principles, which should be followed in the process of eventual constitutional reforms, are included.

The Ambassador of Germany expressed his contentment for the fact that Bosnia and Herzegovina signed the Agreement on Stabilization and Association with the European Union, and therefore expressed his certainty that in the future he will be interested in the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina as well.

President of the Republic met the Ambassador of Japan to Bosnia and Herzegovina Futao Mutai

The President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović met the Ambassador of Japan to Bosnia and Herzegovina Futao Mutai.

During the meeting, the President of the Republic emphasized the necessity of respect and protection of the Dayton Peace Accord as well as the need for constitutional reforms that will follow the principles included in this Agreement, by maintaining the authorities and territorial integrity of the Republic of Srpska.

The Japanese Ambassador Futao Mutai said that signing of the Agreement on Stabilization and Association with the European Union for the Republic of Srpska and Bosnia and Herzegovina is of a historical significance and that Japan will continue with its support to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the process of association to the European Union.

The President of the Republic and the Ambassador of Japan jointly stated that together with the economic cooperation and investments of Japanese economy, bilateral cooperation should be widen to the fields of culture, science and education.

President of the Republic of Srpska met the Ambassador of Switzerland to Bosnia and Herzegovina Rolf Lanz

The President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović met the Ambassador of Switzerland to Bosnia and Herzegovina Rolf Lanz.

During the meeting, the President Kuzmanović emphasized that the Republic of Srpska is ready to continue being a constructive factor in its full capacity and to contribute in executing its tasks and conditions that Bosnia and Herzegovina overtook by signing the Agreement on Stabilization and Association with the European Union.

The Republic of Srpska constantly works to solve all issues that the European Union raises, but we are only not ready, and there will not be any compromise in the cases where authorities and status of the Republic of Srpska are reduced, said the President Kuzmanović.

During the meeting, possibilities of improvement of cooperation especially on economic level were discussed. The President Kuzmanović said that in the Republic of Srpska, a favourable ambience for business and foreign investments has been created after the adoption of superior reform laws.

The Ambassador of Switzerland to Bosnia and Herzegovina Rolf Lanz emphasized that he especially understands the relations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, for the fact that he comes from a complex country where there are several cultures and languages. Switzerland has offered its professional and technical support to the development of civil society in Bosnia and Herzegovina and it is ready to continue with this aspect of cooperation in the future, it was emphasized by the Ambassador Lanz.

The President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović considers the Croatian President Stjepan Mesić `s statement utterly tendentious and unsupported in which he said that the Republic of Srpska has been established by ethnical cleaning.

Such several times repeated statements do not contribute to good neighbouring relations. "They affect and destabilize everything that was achieved until now", it was emphasized by the President Kuzmanović and therefore added that until politics is on the first place, and economic issues on the second, neither people in Bosnia and Herzegovina will have a good life, nor neighbouring relations will be developed in the right direction.

Such provocations do not contribute to good neighbouring relations, neither to the internal relations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. By interfering in the internal affairs, constant insisting on unitary Bosnia and Herzegovina and minimizing of its institutions is not the way that Bosnia and Herzegovina has chosen by signing the Agreement on Stabilization and Association with the European Union.

The statements given by the Croatian President Stjepan Mesić contribute only to further strengthening of permanent tendencies of political circle in Sarajevo on devaluation of the Republic of Srpska. By all that, violation of the Dayton Peace Agreement, of constitutional, territorial, organizational and functional status of the Republic of Srpska has been continued as well as reducing of its constitutional status in the frame of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović condemns the statement of Haris Silajdžić, Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency Chairman, that the Prime Minister in the Government of the Republic of Srpska Milorad Dodik violated the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The President suggests that Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency Chairman should be proud for the fact that the Republic of Srpska is economically stronger and more stable part of Bosnia and Herzegovina and that it makes all efforts on the path towards the European Union.

That is the reason why discussions with the representatives of Slovenia can only give contribution in strengthening of relations between the two countries and that they do not violate the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina in any way.

June 23
President of the Republic organized a reception for laureates and representatives of the International League of Humanists

The President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović received laureates and representatives of the International League of Humanists.

On this occasion, the President of the Republic congratulated to the doctors and nurses who will be proclaimed the International doctor of the decade and the International nurse of the decade. The President especially greeted the award of the International doctor of the decade that was presented to Ph. D Mirko Stanetić.

The President Kuzmanović praised all efforts of the International League of Humanists that as an independent international association of prominent persons from all over the world promoted and improved peace and humane values. The President emphasized that the Republic of Srpska, as Pro-European orientated part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, will always support all organizations and institutions whose basic platforms are presented by humane principles.

The President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović attended the final evening of "Dukat", the First International Festival of Folklore, that was held at the city stadium in Banja Luka.

On that occasion, the President of the Republic presented an award Grand Prix to Macedonia for the best performance, after the jury of experts elected representatives of that country for the best assembly of the festival.

"Banja Luka has become a cultural centre of Balkan. By inviting people from all over the world, Banja Luka has shown that it has a great heart", said the President Kuzmanović while presented the awards.

The President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović attended Donor Lunch for the reconstruction of monastic Church St. Anthony of Padua in Petrićevac. The amount of 2.5 million convertible marks was collected, and as a part of it 1 million was provided by the Government of the Republic of Srpska. The President Kuzmanović attended the opening of Caritas Social Centre for aged people called "Jovan Pavle II" in Petrićevac. The President sent a message that the Republic of Srpska will donate significant resources for development of this centre.

"All this show that the Republic of Srpska is a constitutional unit where all citizens are equal, where there is no discrimination and where we should live together in the spirit of compromise, understanding and agreement", it was stated by the President Kuzmanović.

The President Kuzmanović emphasized that, as a president of the Republic of Srpska, he will engage himself to solve numerous problems related to the return of property to all religious communities.

June 20
President Kuzmanović sent telegram of condolence to the EUFOR Commandant in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović sent telegram of condolence to EUFOR Commandant in Bosnia and Herzegovina Ignacio Martin Villalain on the occasion of the tragedy of four fallen EUFOR soldiers.

"With great regret, public in the Republic of Srpska received the news on tragic death of the soldiers who have performed their honourable peace mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, by giving their contribution to maintain stability in the region and to strengthen relations between our peoples" it was stated in the telegram of the President Kuzmanović.

The President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović met Branko Davidović, the president of the European Tamburitza Union, Spomenko Guzijan, the president of the City`s Tamburitza Orchestra of Banja Luka and Miro Marinković , the director of the European Youth Tamburitza`s Camp.

The President of the Republic supported the organization of the forthcoming Youth Tamburitza`s Camp that will be held in Banja Luka and therefore emphasized that this is a good way to promote cultural heritage of the Republic of Srpska.

Tamburitza`s Orchestra of Banja Luka has shown great results by performing in numerous festivals in the region. It significantly contributed to the development of cultural and art perspective of the Republic of Srpska. The best award for that is actually foundation of the European Tamburitza Union headquartered in Banja Luka. I am specially deligted for the fact that this great international camp will create a positive picture of the Republic of Srpska, as the European cultural centre, and present it across Europe, it was emphasized by the President Kuzmanović.

Branko Davidović, the president of the European Tamburitza Union briefed the President of the Republic with previous activities of the Union.

Director of the European Youth Tamburitza`s Camp Miro Marinković emphasized that forthcoming Tamburitza Camp should gather young tamburitza players from all over the Europe. Therefore, significant contribution would be made for Banja Luka and the Republic of Srpska as they would become centres opened for culture and art.

The President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović estimated support and cooperation with the Republic of Serbia as very significant and successful and therefore emphasized an importance of existing the Agreement on Special and Parallel relations between the Republic of Srpska and the Republic of Serbia as well as necessity of improvement of current cooperation and communication in all fields between the two republics.

The President Kuzmanović also pointed out necessity of rising the issue of arrangement of next sitting of the Council for Cooperation of the Republic of Srpska and the Republic of Serbia with the special attention paid to the analysis of the conclusions adopted on the first sitting of the Council that was held in September last year.

The President Kuzmanović reminded the Ambassador of Serbia about significant steps that the Republic of Srpska has made until now in the field of economy and energetic. Therefore, the President emphasized clear attitudes of the representatives of the Republic of Srpska related to the activities of the constitutional reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially when preserving of authorities and territorial integrity of the Republic of Srpska according to the principles of the Dayton Peace Accord are concerned.

The Ambassador of Serbia congratulated the signing of the Agreement on Stabilization and Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina with the European Union and therefore emphasized that signing of such an important document will undoubtedly be reflected on stabilization of the region and improvement of bilateral, diplomatic, economic and political relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina in general as it will contribute to strengthening of the current relations with the Republic of Srpska.

President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović met Miroslav Lajčak, High Representative of the International Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

During the meeting, the President of the Republic expressed his contentment on signing the Agreement on Stabilization and Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina with the European Union, and therefore emphasized that by moving over towards the European Union there will not be any derogation of the Dayton Peace Accord, on the contrary the Dayton Accord will be the basis for further European Integration.

The Republic of Srpska has undoubtedly shown its determination towards European perspective of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where constitutional position of the Republic of Srpska will be fully respected as a constitutional part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, said the President Kuzmanović and therefore emphasized that the Republic of Srpska is ready to continue being a constructive factor with its full capacity as it will contribute in establishing numerous tasks and conditions that Bosnia and Herzegovina will overtake after the signing of the Agreement on Stabilization and Association with the European Union.

High Representative Miroslav Lajčak said that politicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina have shown their political maturity and at the moment they understood each other as it is necessary for guiding the country towards the European Union membership.

Lajčak emphasized that Bosnia and Herzegovina has capacities to carry out the conditions from the Agreement on Stabilization ans Association and that in the future period implementation of the Agreement and further integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina towards the European Union will be the task of all people in the state.

June 16
President of the Republic of Srpska attended the signing of the Agreement on Stabilization and Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina with the European Union in Luxembourg

The President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović stated that he is very satisfied for the fact that Bosnia and Herzegovina signed the Agreement on Stabilization and Association with the European Union, as therefore there is an open European path where basic orientation will be solving of development, economic and social issues.

First of all, in this phase it is related to wide range of possibilities of using pre-accession devices of the European Union Funds as well as increase of foreign investments that will be of a benefit for all citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The fact is that significant improvement has been made in the state`s process towards the Euro-Atlantic Integration, but in the future there are new temptations especially those in the aspect of harmonization of domestic legislation with legal heritage of the European Union, it was emphasized by the President Kuzmanović.

Therefore, the Republic of Srpska is ready to continue being a constructive factor with its full capacity as it will contribute in establishing numerous tasks and conditions that Bosnia and Herzegovina will overtake after the signing of the Agreement on Stabilization and Association with the European Union.

The Republic of Srpska has undoubtedly shown its detremination towards European perspective of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where constitutional position of the Republic of Srpska will be fully respected as a constitutional part of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

June 13
President of the Republic of Srpska met the Patriarch Theophilus III of Jerusalem

The Patriarch Theophilus III of Jerusalem met the President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović. During the reception traditionally good relations between the Republic of Srpska and Israel were discussed.

The Patriarch said that he follows the events in the Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Balkan, and therefore offers great support to the Republic of Srpska in its intentions to contribute to the stabilization in the state.

The President briefed the Patriarch of Jerusalem on support that the Republic of Srpska offers to the Serbian Orthodox Church in Bosnia and Herzegovina in executing its own mission.

After the Patriarch of Jerusalem`s reception, the President of the Republic of Srpska visited the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and bowed down before the Tomb of Jesus Christ.

President of the Republic of Srpska met the President of Israel

Today, the President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović met the President of Isreael Shimon Peres in Jerusalem.

During the meeting, it was stated that cooperation on the economic, cultural and scientific level between the Republic of Srpska and Israel should be advanced.

The President Kuzmanović emphasized that the Republic of Srpska made a significant contribution in fulfilling conditions that are necessary for signing the Agreement on Stabilization and Association with the European Union, as this agreement is about to open a new chapter in political and economic life of the Republic of Srpska and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The President of Israel Shimon Peres expressed his contentment by the fact that Bosnia and Herzegovina will soon sign the Agreement on Stabilization and Association with the European Union.

It was jointly stated that it is for the benefit of every country that has a complex constitution, to solve all dilemmas and disputes with compromise and agreement, by full respect of differences between peoples. This is a guarantee of the long-term stability and equality of all people in the country.

The President of the Republic of Srpska met the Director of the Eastern Europe Department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel Zvi Ravner. It was stated that the cooperation between the Republic of Srpska and Israel should be stepped up in all fields.

June 12
President of the Republic of Srpska visited the Holocaust History Museum Yad Vashem in Jerusalem

The President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović met the Deputy Director and Director for Communication of the Holocaust Museum Yad Vashem in Jerusalem Rachel Barkai.

During the meeting, further advancement of cooperation with the institutions of the Republic of Srpska was emphasized, especially issues related to the memorial site in Donja Gradina.

The President of the Repulic mentioned that the Republic of Srpska should institutionally overtake the care of this memorial site, that should be prevented and organized, with the aim to show the real truth on the size of the crime that was committed in Donja Gradina to the whole world.

The Holocaust Museum Yad Vashem in Jerusalem is a legal example of how institutions should act to make all information saved in terms of terrible crimes happened in the camp Donja Gradina in Jasenovac, it was emphasized by the President Kuzmanović.

After the meeting, the President of the Republic laid wreaths to the memorial to the victims of Holocaust and also laid wreaths to the memorial to the victims in the camp Jasenovac.

President of the Republic welcomed the decision of the Government of the Republic of Srpska on payment of outstanding Foundation Dr. Milan Jelić scholarships

The President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović expresses great satisfaction and gratitude to the Government of the Republic of Srpska for the fact that it paid 1.2 million KM to the account of the Fondation Dr. Milan Jelić for the payment of outstanding scholarships for March, April, May and June, as therefore all committements for academic 2007/08 year will be paid up.

Therefore, all conditions are created for the Foundation of Dr. Milan Jelić to start the payment of the scholarships to the students' accounts.

June 11
Proposal to the Law on Children`s Ombudsman

According to the constitutional authorities, the President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović sent the Proposal to the Law on Children`s Ombudsman to the National Assembly of the Republic of Srpska.

This decision of the President of the Republic is based on the evaluation of the significance and importance of realization and protection of children rights that puts upon the need for bodies and institutions to create conditions in which interests and children rights must be our priority commitment and responsibility.

At the same time, there are more often cases of discrimination, crime acts and offence made by juveniles, and there are examples where juveniles are also victims of such behavior. There is an alert for all bodies and institutions as well as for society in general, for such cases of juvenile delinquency to be finally confronted.

More often there are cases of violence over children in the family, school, on the street and in public places. There are also different aspects of exploitation of children, their mental, physical and sexual abuse and neglect.

It is unquestionable that for solving such complex social problem of juvenile delinquency, mobilization of all relevant institutions and organizations, which include both governmental and non-governmental sector, mutual multidisciplinary approach of prevention and protection of children rights are essential.

Therefore, introduction of new institutional forms such is Children`s Ombudsmen of the Republic of Srpska is relevant. This form is an independent institution that protects, follows and promotes children rights, and it especially follows the coordination of the laws and other regulations in the Republic of Srpska that are related to the protection of children`s rights with the regulations of the Constitution of the Republic of Srpska, United Nations Convention on children rights and other international documents that are related to the protection of children rights and interests.

Children`s Ombudsman, will also contribute to introducing children to the ways of realization and protection of their rights and interests. It will also advice them how to realize and protect their own rights and interests, how to initial activities that are directed towards improvement of children`s position and how to participate in those activities. Additionally, it will suggest them measures for increasing effects of child in society.

June 10
President of the Republic of Srpska met newly elected Ambassadors of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović met newly elected Ambassadors of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Madrid, Stockholm, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Ljubljana, Copenhagen, Oslo and Vatican.

The President Kuzmanović briefed Ambassadors with the current political situation in the Republic of Srpska, and therefore emphasized importance of diplomatic network in representing activities that are made by the Republic of Srpska and Bosnia and Herzegovina`s authorities on the path towards Euro-Atlantic Integration.

The President of the Republic of Srpska said to Ambassadors that it is of a great importance to represent political situation in the state objectively and rationally and therefore never represent party but state interests. Strengthening of bilateral economic relations, as well as promotion of economy in general, should be a matter of priority in the work of diplomatic and consular representative bodies, it was emphasized by the President of the Republic.

Ambassadors thanked the President on reception and they confirmed that they will do their best in representing Bosnia and Herzegovina in the world.

The President Kuzmanović wished Ambassadors successs in their future work.

President of the Republic met Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to Bosnia and Herzegovina

The President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović met Italian Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina and briefed him about economic situation in the Republic of Srpska by emphasizing a significant step that the Republic of Srpska has made in the field of privatization, reform of tax and pension system as well as in investments in the field of energetic, economy and infrastructure.

At the same time, the President Kuzmanović clearly presented attitudes of the Republic of Srpska`s representatives that are related to the activities of constitutional reforms, especially when committments of the Republic of Srpska`s are concerned in the field of harmonization of the law on the basis of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Union. The President also emphasized the determination of the Republic of Srpska, as a part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, towards the improvement in membership of the European Union, and therefore expecting a friendly support of Italy.

The President Kuzmanović briefed the Ambassador of Italy about future visit to the region Veneto, where the President is about to meet the representatives of the Region. Both Region and the Republic of Srpska are members of the Assembly of European Regions.

The Ambassador Falavolita reminded that Italy has shown a significant openness for friendly and partner relations, as well as readiness for investments and establishing cooperation in the field of economy, science and culture.

Italian Ambassador greeted the signing of the Agreement on Stabilization and Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina with the European Union, and therefore emphasized that the process of implementation will contribute in creation of better conditions for investments, cooperation and participation of Italy in realization of important economic projects in the Republic of Srpska and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

June 06
President of the Republic of Srpska donated 10 air conditioners to the maternity hospital in the Republic of Srpska

Today, the President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović presented five air conditioners to the maternity hospital in the Clinical Centre of Banja Luka, that was within the action framework "One air conditioner for each maternity hospital in the Republic of Srpska" and was initialled by the daily newspaper "Euroblic" and the President Kuzmanović.

The President of the Republic of Srpska emphasized that we are a human society and that we are obliged to give our support to the children and mothers. The President therefore invited all entrepreneurs and all institutions to support such and similar actions.

Siniša Karan, the Adviser to the President of the Republic of Srpska, additionally presented five air conditioners to the maternity hospital "Kasindo" in East Sarajevo.

The President Kuzmanović donated computers to the Primary School in Knežica

Today, the President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović visited the Primary School "Majka Knežopoljka" in Knežica near Kozarska Dubica and the local school in Čitluk and therefore the President presented the donation of ten computers that will be used in the process of teaching. Pupils were also given school bags and sweets.

The President Kuzmanović emphasized that it is now time for the Republic of Srpska to make a great slew in the field of politics and investment, so the attention should be paid to economy, education, science and health, and to all fields that are directly important to the citizens. The President also announced that projects of construction and equipping of now existing 580 local schools in the Republic of Srpska will be set up soon.

June 05
President Kuzmanović attended the celebration on the occasion of the Patron Saint`s Day of the City of Banja Luka

On the occasion of the Patron Saint`s Day of the City of Banja Luka –Spasovdan, the President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović attended the celebration that was held in Banski dvor.

The President Kuzmanović congratulated Spasovdan to the Mayor Dragoljub Davidović and therefore emphasized that Banja Luka, as the city with European characteristics, became one of the leading cities in the region.

" I am convinced that you, as the Mayor of Banja Luka, will successfully maintain continuity of further affirmation and I hope that Banja Luka will formally become the capital city of the Republic of Srpska", it was stated in the congratulation of the President Kuzmanović.

June 04
Republic of Srpska Officials awarded by High Russian Orders

The Vice President of the Academy of Safety, Defence and Order of the Russian Federation Igor Petrovic Novoselov decorated the Republic of Srpska`s Officials with High Orders that are supported by the National Committee of Social Awards of the Russian Federation for their great contribution in improving Russian and Serbian cooperation.

The President of the Republic of Srpska Dr. Rajko Kuzmanović, the Speaker to the National Assembly of the Republic of Srpska Igor Radojičić, the Prime Minister to the Government of the Republic of Srpska Milorad Dodik, former presidents of the Republic of Srpska Dragan Čavić and posthumously late president Milan Jelić were all decorated by the Russian Order of Peter the Great.

The Russian Order of Peter the Great was also presented to Banja Luka`s Mayor Dragoljub Davidović and the Head of the Republic of Srpska`s Representative Office in the Russian Federation Gordan Milinić.

Veteran`s organization was decorated with the Russian Order of Dimitry Donski.

The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Bosnia and Herzegovina Constantin Shuvalov said that Orders represent the result of realized cooperation between the Republic of Srpska and Russia, and they also symbolize reflection of liking that Russian people show when Serbian people are concerned.

In his speech, the President Kuzmanović emphasized that award of the Order of Peter the Great is of a clear symbolism and it reminds that the Republic of Srpska should grow into strong economic and prosperous community, because the Russian tzar Peter the Great was one of the most powerful rulers and reformators who is highly respected among Russian people.