DODIK: COMMITTED TO DEVELOPMENT AND STABILITY OF REPUBLIKA SRPSKA

BANJA LUKA, JUNE 30 /SRNA/ – SNSD leader Milorad Dodik has said Republika Srpska remains the driving force behind the ruling coalition, pledging to continue working to strengthen its development and prosperity after laying stable and secure foundations for the Republic.

"Our policies are aligned, and together we are contributing to development and to building a strong and resilient Republika Srpska," Dodik said following the meeting of the leaders of the ruling coalition parties.

He said Republika Srpska had strengthened its sovereignty during difficult times, something he believes few others would have been able to achieve.

"We have shown that we can defend ourselves through wise and responsible policies. For us, Republika Srpska means everything. It represents a boundary we must protect and a sovereignty we are determined to strengthen," Dodik stressed.

He added that the ruling coalition remains united on all key issues and will continue to protect peace and stability.

Dodik also said Republika Srpska is experiencing intensive development, noting that investment projects currently underway are worth a total of BAM 6.5 billion.

"We will build more highways and hospitals, continue modernizing health centers and carry out other development projects," Dodik noted.