DODIK: GATHERING OF SERBIAN COMMUNITY IS IMPORTANT

CHICAGO, NOVEMBER 14 /SRNA/ - President Milorad Dodik said that the work of the St. Sava Academy in Chicago was important, as was the gathering of the Serbian community, adding that he looked forward to establishing communication with the education system in Republika Srpska.

"More than 200 children attend school here, which shows that their parents are dedicated and know exactly why they are doing this. I look forward to establishing communication with our education system in Republika Srpska. We are ready to welcome children from here, not only for school trips but also for family exchange programs," Dodik said.

He added that growing up with such a connection could benefit everyone.

"I am very proud of all our people who cherish their tradition and our identity," Dodik said.

He noted that Serbian children learn the Serbian language, culture, history, and traditions through additional educational programs.

"You can live anywhere, far from your homeland and your ancestral home, but as long as you have your language, identity, faith and family patron saint's day /Slava/, you share in the common life of the Serbian people, wherever you may be," Dodik said.

He reminded that he had recently visited the United States and said that he had now come to support the Academy's work, thanking its representatives for the invitation, RTRS reported.

He stressed the importance of bringing the Serbian community together and preserving that sense of unity, noting that Serbs should integrate into the wider Christian community and defend their right to exist.