The President of the Republic of Srpska Željka Cvijanović sent a message of congratulations to the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to BiH Peter Ivancov on occasion of 12 June – Russian National Day.
“On occasion of Russian National Day, I extend to you and to the brotherly Russian people our most sincere congratulations and best wishes for further overall progress and prosperity of your country and her citizens.
“It is of great importance for the Republic of Srpska and her citizens to see a strong and prosperous Russia, with which we are linked with traditional friendship of our peoples and deep cultural and spiritual ties.
“It is with special pleasure that I can confirm that political, economic and overall relations between the Republic of Srpska and the Russian Federation are improving on a daily basis to the satisfaction and benefit of all our citizens.
“I wish to use this opportunity to thank you, the great Russia and her leadership, headed by President Putin, for the constant attention and support to the Republic of Srpska and her people with regard to the most important matters.
“I am convinced that Russia’s political and economic development and her reputation at the international level will successfully continue, which will, without a doubt, contribute to the strengthening of peace and stability in the world,” said the Republic of Srpska President in her congratulatory message.