Prime Minister of Republic of Srpska Savo Minić met today with the newly appointed Ambassador of France to BiH Kévin Thuillier who paid an introductory visit to Banja Luka.

Ambassador Thuillier congratulated Prime Minister Minić on his election victory for the President of Republic of Srpska and emphasized that during his term as the Ambassador he would focus on fostering the EU integration process of BiH and enhancement of bilateral economic cooperation.

Prime Minister Minić briefed Ambassador Thuillier on the election results in Republic of Srpska having stressed that the upcoming process of constituting the new National Assembly and election of the new Government would be concluded very quickly.

Prime Minister Minić underlined that there was significant potential for development of economic cooperation with France and pointed out that Republic of  Srpska was offering favorable conditions for potential French partners. 

Favorable tax rates, combined with low electricity costs and geographical proximity to the EU, make the Republic of Srpska an attractive destination for new investments, Prime Minister Minić emphasized, and invited Ambassador Thuillier to engage in joint activities aimed at fostering more intensive economic cooperation.