MINIĆ: ANNOUNCING NAMES OF NEW GOVERNMENT MINISTERS TOMORROW AT 5 P.M.

BANJA LUKA, JANUARY 16 /SRNA/ – The Prime Minister of Republika Srpska Savo Minić has stated in Banja Luka today that consultations with representatives of political parties and social partners have been completed and that he will announce the names of the new ministers at a press conference tomorrow at 5:00 p.m.

Following consultations with a delegation of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats /SNSD/, led by party leader Milorad Dodik, Minić thanked the party for once again entrusting him with the mandate to form the government.

"I am very pleased and I would like to thank all social partners for their support and understanding of the political moment and these decisions. I am grateful to representatives of all parties that form the governing coalition in Republika Srpska, from whom I received maximum support," Minić told reporters at a press conference in Banja Luka.

According to him, all members of parliament from the parties of the ruling coalition in Republika Srpska will attend the National Assembly session on Sunday.

"This shows that we are aware of the moment in which we are undertaking such a serious political achievement. This is an example of stability, because only stable institutions can provide an institutional response in such a short time frame and also prevent potential problems," Minić stressed.

He added that only responsible people can take such a step.

"It would be irresponsible for all of us to come out and say that something happened and that we have a problem, without having done anything to prevent it. We are now pursuing a policy that was forced upon Republika Srpska, but one that is also maximally responsible," Minić pointed out.

Republika Srpska and its institutions, Minić added, are maintaining continuity.

"There is no reason for concern. All obligations and payments will continue to be carried out continuously and according to plan," Minić said.