The President of Bosnia's Republika Srpska (RS) entity, Milorad Dodik, hailed Vladimir Putin’s leadership in a congratulatory note he sent to the Russian President and expressed hope for the relationship between Russia and the RS, Bosnia’s Serb-dominated sub-state, to continue and develop further.

“I am sure that the close relationship and brotherly cooperation between Republika Srpska and the Russian Federation, which you have contributed to, will additionally be strengthened and that it will deepen the well-being of our peoples, as well as open up new ways for even better cooperation on all levels,” the note sent by the RS President reads.

Dodik also pointed out that the progress which Russia realized under Putin’s leadership throughout the years proves a clear vision and the correctness of the policy he lead for the benefit of the people and the state, according to his cabinet.

Putin has on Monday been inaugurated to his fourth Presidency term, to last until 2024.