Minister of Finance of the Republika Srpska, Zora Vidović, stated that Republika Srpska is economically stable and announced increasing of the pensions and veterans' allowances from September.

"For the first quarter, gross domestic product in Republika Srpska is two percent higher, which is the average growth in Europe," Minister Vidović stated during an appearance on Radio Television of Republika Srpska.

She said that the Republika Srpska is stable and not isolated, regardless of the efforts of the opposition and individuals from Sarajevo and some western countries.

Speaking about foreign support for planned projects, the minister stated that the World Bank, which does not include politics in its programs, is also interested in supporting Republika Srpska, and that these are favorable arrangements.

She announced that another budget rebalance by the end of the year, taking into account the planned increases in allocations for veterans and pensioners in Republika Srpska.