BUDIMIR: HUNGARY - STRATEGIC PARTNER AND COUNTRY THAT RESPECTS DAYTON AGREEMENT

SARAJEVO, OCTOBER 16 /SRNA/ - The Republika Srpska Minister of Internal Affairs, Željko Budimir, stated Thursday evening in Sarajevo that Hungary is a strategic partner, a country that maintains a fair and balanced approach toward BiH and respects the Dayton Peace Agreement.

Speaking at a reception marking Hungary’s national holiday - the Day of the Start of the 1956 Revolution and Liberation Struggle - Budimir emphasized that the partnership with Hungary is significant in politics, the economy, and agriculture.

"By attending this reception, we are showing that we consider our partnership with Hungary very important," Budimir told reporters.

He also praised the work of the Hungarian Embassy in BiH and expressed gratitude for advancing cooperation with Republika Srpska across all sectors.

"Ambassador Krisztián Pósa is very active and constantly insists on improving cooperation. With each of his visits to Banja Luka, he finds new opportunities for advancement," Budimir said.

He noted that it is very important that Hungary strives to engage in equal dialogue with all sides in BiH, emphasizing that Republika Srpska highly values this approach.

"We respect Hungary’s position and the policy of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán toward Republika Srpska," Budimir said.