Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told the new Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina that official Belgrade supports the integrity of his country and Republika Srpska - one of two Bosnia's semi-autonomous entities, within it.

A press release from the president’s cabinet quoted Vucic as telling Ambassador Aleksandar Vranjes that Serbia wants stronger relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina along with mutual trust and solidarity. Vranjes presented his credentials to the president.

It said that the president and the ambassador agreed that both countries have an interest in promoting cooperation in all areas of common interest, especially the economy, joint infrastructure projects, regional development and mutual support in European integration.

Vranjes, a former BiH ambassador in Croatia, began his diplomatic career as an advisor to Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik while he was the Serb member of the tripartite BiH Presidency.