BELGRADE, June 3. /TASS/. The fact that delegations from many countries, including the United States, are attending the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) shows that Russia maintains its authority on the world stage, Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik said ahead of his trip to St. Petersburg.
He highlighted the importance of a "strong US delegation" being at the forum.
"Despite the fact that some European governments continue to ignore it [SPIEF], representatives of large companies and banks from the EU itself can often be seen at these gatherings, which demonstrates Russia’s gravity globally," the politician told the SRNA news agency.
Dodik noted that he is honored that the Republika Srpska delegation has been a regular guest at the SPIEF for many years.
"We are a regular participant in the summit <...>, which is held under the patronage of Russian President Vladimir Putin, where achievements in economics, science, and artificial intelligence are discussed," he said.
