President of South Ossetia Anatoly Bibilov held a meeting with the President of the Republic Srpska, Milorad Dodik in St. Petersburg.
As reported to IA "Res" by press Secretary of the President of South Ossetia Dina Gassieva, the purpose of the meeting is to build relations between two states.
"South Ossetia is interested in building relations with the Republika Srpska. We have similar destinies, our peoples faced the same problems; we have common goals, common friends and one faith, "Bibilov said.
Miroslav Dodik, for his part, spoke about the problems faced by the people of the Republika Srpska , the pressure exerted by Western countries on the Republic and the desire to develop as an independent state.
He also expressed readiness to establish ties with the Republic of South Ossetia.
"Nice to meet you, we have been following the developments in South Ossetia, we know about what happened there, empathizing with you. Now peace is reigning in South Ossetia and we must create. We are ready for cooperation, "Milorad Dodik said.
By prior arrangement, the head of the Republika Srpska may come to South Ossetia for the Republic Day, September 20. And Anatoly Bibilov was invited to take part in the festivities on the Day of Republika Srpska, which is celebrated on January 9.
Milorad Dodik and Anatoly Bibilov gave corresponding instructions to the Ambassador of the Republic of South Ossetia and the Republika Srpska representative in the Russian Federation.
