The Republic of Srpska (Republika Sprska) is one of the two constitutional, legal, and autonomous entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the past years significant reforms were initiated in the economic sector, especially impacting the fields of taxation and duties, as the government of the region wishes to turn it into a profitable market for foreign investors. The Minister of Economic Relations and Regional Cooperation of the Republic of Srpska, Mr Zlatan Klokić, is currently dedicating his work to boosting the image of the Republic, to draw new investments from abroad, and to bring the region closer to the funding opportunities presented by the EU. Another one of his goals is to secure th

The Agency for development of small and medium-sized enterprises of the Republic of Srpska was invited to contribute to the strategic developments and operational issues in the Steering and Advisory Group (SAG) of the Enterpise Europe Network (EEN). The two days meeting was held in Brussels from 13-14 October 2016. This EEN SAG was opportunity for the Republic of Srpska Representatives to strength partnership opportunities and to discuss with representatives from other states about future cooperation in several European Commission projects such as COSME and HORIZONS 2020. Prior to the EEN SAG, Delegation of the Republic of Srpska meet with the DG GROWTH official to discuss current related is

The conference "Delivering EUSAIR: Time to Invest" was held on October 12 2016 and it was organized by the Adriatic-Ionian macro-region partnership where the Republic of Srpska is one of the partners and contributors. The aim was to discuss current challenges and projects undertaken in the EU Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian macro-region. MINISTER KLOKIĆ: SIGNIFICANT RESULTS SO FAR During the event the Republic of Srpska was represented by Minister Zlatan Klokić who spoke about the Republic of Srpska acitvities in line with EUSAIR aims. He noted that "Since 2014, when we become members of this network, we have achieved significant results, primarily thanks to the work of the Agency for Deve

Minister of Economic Relations and Regional Cooperation of the Republic of Srpska, Zlatan Klokic, had a meeting today in Brussels, on 11 October 2016, with representatives of the European Commission's DG GROWTH and Executive Agency for SME's (EASME). During the discussion with the Head of Unit responsible for COSME, Mr. Giacomo Mattino, Minister Klokic emphasized that he was looking forward for a fast ratification of the agreement within the COSME project which would make available the EU funds for small- and medium-sized enterprise projects in the Republic of Srpska. Mr. Mattino and members of the European Commission delegation commended previous efforts and activities of the Republic of Sr

The Republic of Srpska Representation in Brussels organised once again a promotional visit for journalist and tour-operators from Belgium and the Netherlands to the Republic of Srpska, during a 5 days programme they visited several cities, natural resorts, explored cultural heritage and gastronomic offer of our country. Our guests from Belgium and the Netherlands had a chance to enjoy rafting ride in the Republic of Srpska, one of the most attractive river rafting in Europe. The Tourism Organisation of the Republic of Serbian (TORS), in cooperation with tourism organizations of the City of Banja Luka and Šipovo municipalities organised a visit of several tourist sites in the Republic of Srps