PM sends greetings on Serb Republic Day

PM sends greetings on Serb Republic Day

BELGRADE -- Aleksandar Vucic sent on Friday greetings to officials of the Serb Republic (Republika Srpska, RS), as the Serb entity in Bosnia-Herzegovina is marking its day.

The Serbian prime minister said he wished for even better relations between Serbia and the RS."

Vucic sent the greetings to RS President Milorad Dodik and Prime Minister Zeljka Cvijanovic.

"I am convinced that the relations between Serbia and the RS will continue to develop to mutual benefit and in the interest of peace and stability in the region, and that by working together, we will be able to face the growing challenges ahead," the message to Dodik states.

Vucic wished the people of the Serb entity peace and prosperity and he wished Dodik a lot of success in his work.

In the message sent to Cvijanovic, Vucic said he sincerely wished prosperity for the RS and happiness and well-being for its people.

"I am convinced that the economic relations, as well as cooperation in other areas between Serbia and the RS, will move forward," he stressed.

The Serb entity celebrates Republic Day and Patron Saint Stefan (Stephen) Day on January 9.

The Serb Republic was established on January 9, 1992, then under the name "the Serb Republic Bosnia-Herzegovina," by the Assembly of the Serb People in Bosnia-Herzegovina.