PUTIN CONFIDENT PARTNERSHIP WITH REPUBLIKA SRPSKA WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP

MOSCOW, MAY 9 /SRNA/ - Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin said at the beginning of his meeting with the Republika Srpska delegation that he is confident partnership between Russia and Republika Srpska will continue to develop.

"For centuries, Serbs and Russians have maintained close relations, and we are very pleased to see you in Moscow," Putin stated.

The Republika Srpska delegation includes Republika Srpska President Siniša Karan, National Assembly Speaker Nenad Stevandić, and SNSD President Milorad Dodik.