Azerbaijani president hails opportunities for cooperation with President of Republic of Srpska of Bosnia and Herzegovina

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev greeted Milorad Dodik, President of the Republic of Srpska of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Russia’s Kazan city on October 23.  

Dodik conveyed the greetings of Chairwoman of Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Željka Cvijanović to the president, Caliber.Az reports via local media.  

President Aliyev expressed his gratitude for the greetings and requested to convey his own regards to the Chairwoman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina.  

Dodik thanked Azerbaijan for its support. 

He extended his congratulations on the complete restoration of the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.  

"You are a strong leader of sovereign Azerbaijan. Without a strong leader, there cannot be a strong state," said Dodik, noting with satisfaction the successful development of Azerbaijan under President Ilham Aliyev's leadership.  

He mentioned the significant prospects for expanding cooperation in investment, pharmaceuticals, and other fields, highlighting that Azerbaijani road infrastructure companies have successfully implemented projects in the Balkan region and emphasised Bosnia and Herzegovina's interest in this sphere.  

President Aliyev thanked Dodik for the support shown to Azerbaijan's territorial integrity during and after the occupation.  

The president fondly recalled his visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina.   President Aliyev underlined the good opportunities for cooperation in energy, transport infrastructure, and investments.

By Naila Huseynova