The Prime Minister of Republika Srpska, Radovan Višković, emphasized today the importance of a strong and stable Serbia, both economically and politically, as it can protect the Serb people wherever they live.
Speaking at the “Homeland Fair” in Novi Sad, Višković expressed satisfaction with the event, highlighting that it showcases the values, heritage, and traditions of the Serb people.
“We are not targeted by the powerful by accident, and today’s gathering is proof of that,” said Višković, adding that few nations in the world can boast a history, culture, identity, and traditions like the Serbs, including the Serbian Orthodox Church and the custom of celebrating Slava.
According to Višković, these core values are now under attack by those who seek to rewrite history and distort historical truths.
“This is why it is crucial that we have a powerful, strong, economically and politically stable Serbia. A strong and stable Serbia can protect Serbs wherever they live,” Višković stressed.
He pointed out that the Serb people have always shared their values with others, while those who lack their own heritage are now trying to take away what Serbs have preserved for centuries.
“Who else in this region can proudly speak of Saint Sava, the Serbian Orthodox Church, and a deeply rooted family tradition? Our survival depends on unity, family values, and solidarity. We must never allow these foundations to be shaken,” Višković asserted.
He recalled that Republika Srpska and Serbia, under the leadership of Milorad Dodik and Aleksandar Vučić, along with His Holiness, Patriarch Porfirije, defined key cooperation strategies at the All-Serb Assembly to ensure the survival and prosperity of Serbs in the region.
Višković thanked the organizers of the Homeland Fair for selecting important panel topics, including demographic policies.
“One of the key measures of the All-Serb Assembly is the creation of the ‘Let Our Children Be Born’ fund, which will be a joint initiative of Republika Srpska and Serbia,” he noted.
He also highlighted discussions at the panels addressing the protection of Serb property rights in the Federation of BiH (FBiH).
“In that entity, they are trying in devious ways to deny us what is ours—our ancestral land, our heritage, our homeland. We cannot and will not allow that,” Višković declared.
Another important topic at the fair was the status of Serbs in Sarajevo.
“Unfortunately, there are hardly any Serbs left in Sarajevo. But Serbs will always be there as long as we stand firm in our will and determination. Sarajevo is a Serb city too, not just a Bosniak one,” he emphasized.
Višković concluded that the Homeland Fair is an essential means of preserving the Serb people’s presence in the region.
“This is our land, and no one will rule over it except our democratically elected representatives. Long live Srpska, long live Serbia!” he proclaimed.
The sixth Homeland Fair was opened in Novi Sad, promoting the economic, cultural, and tourism potential of Serbs across the region, while preserving Serb identity wherever Serbs live.
The two-day event gathered over 200 associations and exhibitors from across the region, hosting several thematic panels.
The fair is organized by the Fund for Refugees, Displaced Persons, and Cooperation with Serbs in the Region, aiming to connect, strengthen cooperation, and bring together key institutions and organizations from Serbia and the wider region.
Source: Glas Srpske
