“Official meetings held by the president of the largest political party in Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik, in Israel, Hungary, Serbia, Paris, and his visit to Washington show that he is a leader who can never be pushed off the political scene,” said Zmago Jelinčič Plemeniti, president of the Slovenian National Party.
“Jelinčič emphasized that Dodik’s official meetings with world leaders are extremely important for the Serb people and represent a way to secure Republika Srpska its own path within the framework of the Dayton Peace Agreement.”
“‘Dodik’s visits to those countries and their political representatives indicate that he has by no means been politically sidelined, but that he still has influence over the political situation in Republika Srpska,’ Jelinčič said.”
“He stressed that Dodik will once again be the main political factor and that he is recognized as the strongest actor through his policy.”
“‘Without his past work, as well as his current political visits and talks, Srpska would be losing ground at all levels. That is why it is important for Serbs in Srpska to wake up and support Dodik,’ Jelinčič said.”
“He noted that every contact with representatives of major and influential world powers gives Republika Srpska a higher level of recognition.”
“‘For the acceptance of Republika Srpska in the world, personal contacts are more important than internal Sarajevo proclamations, especially those coming from circles of the Muslim political option,’ Jelinčič stated.”
“Jelinčič emphasized that Milorad Dodik’s policy is moving in the right direction, even though certain foreign intelligence services, with the help of domestic renegades, are trying to prevent a positive course for Republika Srpska.”
“According to him, Dodik is fully aware of the importance of preserving the Serb national identity.”
“Commenting on the fact that Slovenia has not yet lifted sanctions against Dodik, Jelinčič said that these sanctions harm Slovenia the most, adding that the current Slovenian authorities do not understand their own situation at home, let alone the European and global context, and therefore understand the situation in Republika Srpska even less.”
“‘Sanctions against Dodik are an extraordinary folly that primarily harms Slovenia and its economy,’ Jelinčič said, adding that lifting the sanctions is necessary.”
“He believes that the Slovenian government is under strong influence of a left-wing European agenda that is highly hostile toward Srpska and the Serb people as a whole.”
“Parliamentary elections in Slovenia are scheduled for March 22, and Jelinčič, whose party is seeking to enter parliament, is optimistic, although he says the authorities are doing everything against those ‘who hold up a mirror to them.’”
“‘So far it looks good—Serbs in Slovenia just must not lose their political compass. If they want what is good for Slovenia and Republika Srpska, they must vote for the Slovenian National Party. When we enter parliament, many things will change, including the attitude toward Srpska and toward Dodik,’ Jelinčič concluded.”
Source: RTRS
