Dodik arrives in Hungary: Orbán meets controversial Bosnian Serb leader with arrest warrant

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán hosted Milorad Dodik, the president of the Republika Srpska (the Serb entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina) in Budapest on Thursday, despite the fact that Dodik is currently facing an arrest warrant in his home country.

The meeting was confirmed by Hungary’s Prime Minister’s Office and followed Dodik’s earlier announcement that he would discuss strategic projects in agriculture and energy with Orbán. A photo of the two politicians was also shared on Orbán’s X (formerly Twitter) profile, though not yet published on his official Facebook page.

Today, I welcomed President @MiloradDodik to Budapest, where we reviewed the progress of our joint projects in agriculture, energy, and the economy. The stability of Republika Srpska remains vital to peace and security across the Western Balkans. Always good to see you,… pic.twitter.com/tYB0XAq5nO

— Orbán Viktor (@PM_ViktorOrban) June 5, 2025

Hungary has been deepening its economic cooperation with Republika Srpska in recent years. According to the official statement, the leaders reviewed the progress of ongoing bilateral projects in energy, agriculture, and the broader economy. Orbán emphasised that “the stability of Republika Srpska is key to preserving peace and security in the entire Western Balkans.”