Meeting of His Grace Bishop Jefrem of Banja Luka and Serbian President Vucic

The President of Serbia, Mr. Aleksandar Vucic, visited the construction site of the Serbian and Russian Orthodox Cathedral and the Spiritual-cultural center in Banja Luka, where he was welcomed by His Grace Bishop Jefrem of Banja Luka on 23th July 2020.

President Vucic and a delegation of the Republic of  Serbia were accompanied by the President of Republika Srpska, Mrs. Zeljka Cvijanovic, the Serbian member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Milorad Dodik, Minister of Interior of Republika Srpska Mr. Dragan Lukac and the Mayor of Banja Luka Mr. Igor Radojicic.

The President of Serbia ended his official visit to Banja Luka by overseeing the works on the construction of the Serbian and Russian Orthodox Church.

- We are glad that Serbia is strong, because it is important for us as well, said His Grace Bishop Jefrem, who introduced President Vucic to the future capacities of the Center, which would cover 6,000 square meters.

The delegation of the Republic of Serbia that arrived in Banja Luka, besides President Vucic, included Minister of Defense, Mr. Aleksandar Vulin, Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Mrs.  Zorana Mihajlovic and Minister of Health Zlatibor Loncar.

Translated into English by Sanja Simić de Graaf