Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko congratulated Milorad Dodik on winning the election for President of Bosnia’s Republika Srpska (RS) entity, stressing that "in such a difficult time, RS needs a person who is sincerely loyal to his people, who can protect their rights, to build and plan the future of his homeland, to listen to and hear the citizens and not instructions from abroad."

“I am certain that the activities in this position will bring security and prosperity to your homeland, pride on this day and confidence in tomorrow and contribute to the development of mutually beneficial and respectful relations with international partners, including the Republic of Belarus,” said Lukashenko in his congratulatory message.

He also stressed that his country is interested in further deepening cooperation with the RS entity in various sectors.