KOŠARAC CONVEYED GRATITUDE TO ZAKHAROVA FOR RUSSIA'S HELP AND SUPPORT

SAINT PETERSBURG, JUNE 18 /SRNA/ - Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers Staša Košarac met with Maria Zakharova, Spokeswoman for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at the International Economic Forum in Saint Petersburg.

During the meeting, he reiterated gratitude to Russia for the assistance and overall support it provides to Republika Srpska on political and economic levels. "Our relations are on an upward trajectory in all areas, based on the excellent relationship and friendship between Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik and Russian President Vladimir Putin," Košarac told SRNA. He emphasized that Republika Srpska appreciates and is grateful to the Russian Federation for its firm and principled support of the Dayton Peace Agreement and respect for international law. "Russian support in the UN Security Council is especially important to us, particularly regarding the OHR and the illegitimacy of Christian Schmidt," Košarac said. According to him, Republika Srpska and Russia share the same traditional and family values, as well as a political vision of building a multipolar world. "We are bound by fraternal and friendly ties, as well as deep respect for the friendly Russian people," Košarac stated.