Dodik after the meeting with Putin: Energy, the economy and political cooperation were discussed

The President of Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik, has given details of the meeting held on 29 September in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Dodik’s statements after the meeting, the talks included political, economic and energy issues, while he described this as his 29th meeting with the Russian president.

Dodik said that during the meeting he proposed the creation of a cooperation council between high-level representatives of Russia and Republika Srpska, which would meet once a year. According to him, Putin said the proposal would be considered.

At the focus of the talks, according to Dodik, was also the gas supply. He stated that Putin had confirmed that the gas price for Republika Srpska will remain unchanged. Possible cooperation with the aviation institute “Orao” in Bijeljina was also discussed.

On the political plane, Dodik repeated his positions against NATO membership and against imposing sanctions on Russia. He also said that the meeting discussed the issue of Republika Srpska’s competences and his interpretation of the Dayton Agreement.