LAVROV CONGRATULATES KARAN ON ELECTORAL VICTORY: SUPPORT FOR SRPSKA LEADERSHIP'S CONSISTENT POLICY

MOSCOW, FEBRUARY 9 /SRNA/ - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov congratulated the newly elected President of Republika Srpska Siniša Karan on his electoral victory, emphasizing that the voting results confirmed broad support for the principled and consistent policies carried out by the leadership of Republika Srpska.

In his congratulatory message, Lavrov highlighted that these policies are aimed at protecting the entity's constitutional rights and competencies, and firmly rejecting any attempts at external interference in Republika Srpska’s affairs.

"We appreciate your personal contribution to strengthening ties between the Russian Federation and Republika Srpska and share the aspiration to deepen our bilateral partnership. I wish you success in your work in this high office, and peace and prosperity to the citizens of Republika Srpska," the Russian foreign minister said in his congratulatory message to the newly elected President of Republika Srpska.