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Making special ties between Serbia, Republika Srpska stronger

Belgrade/Banja Luka, 9 January 2019

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic wished a happy Republika Srpska Day to citizens of that country and stated that what Serbia, Republika Srpska and the region as a whole need the most are stability, peace, freedom and independence in decision-making relative to their own best interests.

Speaking at a ceremonial academy at the Borik sports hall in Banja Luka, Brnabic emphasised that Serbia will respect the Dayton Agreement and the decisions taken jointly by the three peoples in Bosnia-Herzegovina, but will also continue to help Republika Srpska in concrete projects, especially through education and culture.

She added that our present shows us that it is possible to be separated by borders and at the same time remain inseparable and united in a joint effort to make the consequences of the difficult past be healed as efficiently and quickly as possible and to create the conditions for a peaceful and normal coexistence in this part of Europe.

According to her, only peace and stability will ensure that in the future all citizens in our region, regardless of their nationality or religion, live more freely, happily and better sheltered from all hardships.

It is precisely because of this common interest that Serbia will wisely and patiently respect its international obligations, primarily the Dayton Agreement, without losing the sense of the necessary measure of justice, independence and freedom that you enjoy here, Brnabic said.

The Prime Minister pointed out that, unlike for some others, historical agreements are important for Serbia, and international law is not just a dead letter.

And it is not difficult for us to remain true to ourselves and our heritage from the past while at the same time respecting others, the Prime Minister underlined, adding that Serbia will respect any decision taken by all three constituent peoples of Bosnia-Herzegovina through consensus, but that it will take particular care of citizens of Republika Srpska.

Our love and care for Republika Srpska does not mean hatred and disinterest towards Bosnia-Herzegovina, nor will it ever mean that. On the contrary, the bridges and roads we are building towards Republika Srpska are bridges and roads towards Bosnia-Herzegovina. And the Serbian government will continue to build new ones and strengthen the existing ones, the Prime Minister stated.

We will especially deal with making our special ties stronger through boosting cooperation in culture and education, Brnabic said and expressed her hope that gone are the times in which the most powerful ministries were those of defence and the police.

Brnabic assessed that in the 21st century the most powerful ministries in smart countries are the ministries of education and culture, adding that the relationship between Serbia and Republika Srpska will continue to be based on the relations of support, help and empowerment.