DODIK: WE EXPECT VIENNA TO TAKE NEUTRAL POSITION

BANJA LUKA, APRIL 13 /SRNA/ - Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik says he expects Austria to take neutral position towards BiH.

"We expect a neutral position in which we see an opportunity for cooperation. Any cheering political approach in BiH, which in previous years was siding with the Bosniaks, does not contribute to additional understanding and can complicate relations," Dodik said after a meeting with a delegation of businessmen and Serbs active in Austria-based Serb associations and a delegation from Serbia.

He thanked the Austrian people for enabling Serbs to achieve their business and private interests.

"I believe that it will remain that way in peace and cooperation with others," said Dodik.

The meeting at the Palace of the Republic was also attended by the Prime Minister of Republika Srpska, Radovan Višković, and the Minister of Finance of Republika Srpska, Zora Vidović.