Russian President Vladimir Putin received Republika Srpska Prime Minister Savo Minić and Milorad Dodik, leader of the ruling Alliance of Independent Social Democrats party, in Moscow on September 29.
Putin said the partnership between Russia and Republika Srpska, which is part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, was advancing on the basis of a time-tested friendship. He said the peoples of Russia and Republika Srpska had maintained their special relationship over the years.

The Russian leader recalled that a high-level delegation from Republika Srpska had attended celebrations in Moscow this year marking the 81st anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Thanking the delegation for its participation, Putin underscored the importance of the ties between the two sides.

Moscow outlines political and economic areas for developing ties
Putin said efforts to further develop relations between Russia and Republika Srpska would continue. In this context, he said political dialogue and work at the United Nations would proceed.
Putin stressed that Russia's support for Republika Srpska remained unchanged and said it would continue on multilateral platforms, including the UN Security Council. He said Russia and Republika Srpska were working together to build a fairer world order.

Putin said economic projects needed to be implemented jointly and announced that traditional cultural and humanitarian contacts would also continue.