Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Republic of Srbska Prime Minister Ivica Dacic said in Banja Luka that economic cooperation is the greatest common interest of the Republic of Serbia and Republika Srpska, including capital projects with tangible benefits for the citizens of both sides.
At a press conference with Republika Srpska Prime Minister Zeljka Cvijanovic held after the joint session of the two governments, Dacic expressed satisfaction over the fact that the institutional format of cooperation is resulting in a more concrete agreements.
The Prime Minister said that the meeting was an opportunity to make positive progress in the implementation of energy projects “South Stream” and ” Podrinje”.
He also noted that the two governments signed the memorandum of understanding on resolving property issues between “Srbijagas” and “Gaspromet”, the memorandum of cooperation between the governments of Serbia and Republika Srpska regarding diaspora, as well as a number of documents governing the cooperation between ministries.
When it comes to the construction of hydropower plants on the Drina, which is part of the CBC project ” Podrinje “, Dacic said that the great efforts are invested to implement what was agreed with the Italian partners.
The Prime Minister said that modalities were discussed on how to attract foreign investment as well as to intensify cooperation in science, sports, education and all other aspects that are important to people’s lives.
He pointed out that the representatives of the governments of Serbia and Republika Srpska discussed the process of European integration, with the conclusion that it is important for the region for all Western Balkan countries become members of the EU because it is the best way to pacify the differences and problems between nations and states.
Cvijanovic expressed satisfaction with concrete agreements and the signing of documents, thus making a step forward in the implementation of large-scale energy projects.
She also stressed the importance of coordination when it comes to the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the World War I, in the light of tendencies to revise history and the role of the Serbian people in the war.
Source; Serbian Government
