Balkans | Dodik: Erdogan’s position on Bosnia and Herzegovina also suits the Serbs

Milorad Dodik, President of Republika Srpska (RS), one of the two entities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, stated that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s position on Bosnia and Herzegovina is also suitable for Serbs in the country.

Dodik said, while attending the swearing-in ceremony, that “Erdogan’s position on the need to reach an agreement in Bosnia and Herzegovina without the influence of external factors constitutes a framework for a possible agreement for us.” He said.

Dodik stated that he was in contact with Erdogan during his tenure as a Serb member of the Presidential Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and said: “Erdogan is a serious leader. His position on Bosnia and Herzegovina is also suitable for Serbs in the country.” He said.

Dodel explained that Erdogan’s strong support for the Dayton Peace Accord, which ended the war in the country, is very important for continued cooperation with Turkey.

President of the Presidency Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbian member Zelica Cvijanovic reminded that Turkey, as a large country, can intervene if necessary to ensure stability.

Cvijanovic said that Erdogan advised them not to wait for the support of external factors to reach an agreement, “At that moment, I realized that Erdogan is an interlocutor with whom I can continue my political conversation.” He said.

source: Balkan News