Zeljka Cvijanovic, the prime minister of the Republic of Srpska, recently addressed citizens with a positive message for the new year. 

"On behalf of the government and myself, I am extending best wishes to all citizens of the Republic of Srpska for the year 2017 wishing them good health, prosperity and family happiness," she said.

Cvijanovic also said that although the government faced many challenges last year, she was grateful for the support of the people, which allowed the republic to maintain its political and economic stability. She stated that the government will continue implementing its goals and objectives to create a better standard of living for all citizens.

"I would like this year to be more successful than the previous one and that we all rejoice in our common and individual accomplishments and after that take pride in honoring our most important holiday, the Day of the Republic," she said.