Anatolii Bibilov, the President of the Republic of South Ossetia, heading the South Ossetian delegation, participated in the festive events, dedicated to the 26th Anniversary of the Republic of Srpska on January 26, 2018.
The official program of celebrations began with the laying of a wreath at the memorial to the Serbs who died in the Bosnian Wars in 1990-s.
On the occasion of the holiday a traditional military parade was held at the Square of Krajina.
A meeting of the President of the Republic of South Ossetia Anatolii Bibilov and the President of the Republic of Srpska Milorad Dodik was held after the parade.
During the conversation, which took place in a friendly atmosphere, the parties discussed perspectives of development of the cooperation between the two states.
Anatolii Bibilov expressed gratitude for the invitation to visit the Republic of Srpska and the warm welcome, congratulated Mr. Dodik with the holiday and wished peace and prosperity to the people of the Republic.
Later the South Ossetian delegation was invited to the solemn reception, organized by the host party on the occasion of the Day of the Republic.
The festivities in the capital of the Republic of Srpska Banja Luka were followed with a concert and fireworks.
The official visit of the South Ossetian President Anatolii Bibilov to the Republic of Srpska will last till January 11, 2018.
Tskhinval, January 9, 2018