CROWN PRINCE EXTENDS CONDOLENCES FOR
PRESIDENT MILAN JELIC OF THE REPUBLIKA SRPSKA

Belgrade, 1 October 2007 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II extended deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Milan Jelic, who was President of the Republika Srpska, and to the people of the Republika Srpska.

In his condolence letters to Mr. Mirko Stajic, Chief of the Cabinet of the Republika Srpska Presidency, and to Mrs. Jelic, the Crown Prince wrote:

“My wife and I were very saddened to have received the news of the passing of the President Dr Milan Jelic of the Republika of Srpska. We extend to you our deepest condolences.

With his parting, the Republika of Srpska has suffered a great loss, and we sincerely hope it will find the strength to continue down the path of reforms.

It is hard to find words of comfort at this moment, but please let we will pray for his soul. May the Lord give him an eternal home in the place where the just rest”, emphasized the Crown Prince.