Russia and Republika Srpska are planning a long-term contract for gas supplies

Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak and Prime Minister of Republika Srpska (RS, part of Bosnia and Herzegovina) Radovan Viskovic are discussing the conclusion of a long-term contract for the supply of Russian gas and the growth of its volumes for the needs of new generation. About it reported press service of the Russian government.

During the bilateral meeting, Novak and Viskovic touched upon issues of cooperation in the oil and energy sectors, as well as the operating conditions of the Brod refinery with Russian participation with the prospect of expanding its capacity.

According to TASS, Novak reportedthat Russian gas supplies to the Republika Srpska could increase to 1-1.5 billion cubic meters. m. Now the republic receives about 30-40 million cubic meters. m per year. The Deputy Prime Minister added that both sides are interested in building a gas pipeline to the Republika Srpska.

On September 28, it became known that the President of the Republika Srpska Milorad Dodik will come to Russia for the next meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin from October 20 to November 5. On Radio and Television of the Republika Srpska, Dodik said that the Russian President is the best person he has met in politics.