Republika Srpska is an entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina and no entity has the right to secede or unify with another state, the US Embassy said, stressing that Milorad Dodik is wrong if he thinks that the United States will “step aside while he pushes BiH toward conflict.”

The statement comes a day after the President of Bosnia's Serb-majority entity reiterated his secessionist stances and said one day Republika Srpska would merge with Serbia, sparking reactions from some politicians in BiH but also foreign embassies.

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“Here are the facts: Republika Srpska is an entity in BiH. It does not exist outside of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and there is no right under BiH’s constitution for an entity or any other sub-state unit to secede or unify with another state,” the US embassy said.

It also reaffirmed the US’ support to Bosnia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

“Milorad Dodik is wrong if he thinks that the United States will step aside while he pushes BiH toward conflict. The United States will protect Bosnia and Herzegovina and ensure it maintains its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and multiethnic character,” the embassy underlined.

The EU office in Sarajevo earlier reacted to Dodik's statements, urging him to respect the coalition agreement he signed, according to which he should work on the integration of BiH into the EU path.