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All participants in the Geneva Discussions have expressed support for the development of a document on the non-use of force, but the parties' approaches differ. This was stated by Konstantin Kochiev, State Advisor to President of South Ossetia, commenting on one of the key topics of the 66th round of the International Discussions on Security in Transcaucasia.

According to the State Advisor, the South Ossetian party views this political document as a necessary first step toward preparing a full-fledged, legally binding agreement on the non-use of force.

At the recent round of the Geneva Discussions on security in Transcaucasia, one of the traditional topics was the current situation on the state borders of South Ossetia and Abkhazia with Georgia. State Advisor to President of South Ossetia Konstantin Kochiev told the media.

The International Geneva Discussions on Security and Stability in Transcaucasia are the important mechanism for preventing conflicts in the region, according to Konstantin Kochiev, State Advisor to President of South Ossetia.

According to him, although the format was not initially planned as long-term, practice has proven its indispensability.

A working meeting between the South Ossetian President Alan Gagloev and First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Presidential Executive Office Sergei Kiriyenko took place in Moscow.

During the talks, the key areas of bilateral cooperation were discussed, including the Republic's socio-economic development and the implementation of joint projects.

As noted at the meeting, a decision was reached to increase salaries for employees of the South Ossetian Prosecutor's Office. The increased payments are expected to begin in the first half of this year.

The Abkhaz Foreign Minister Oleg Bartsits received copies of the credentials from the newly appointed South Ossetian Ambassador to Abkhazia, Astamur Katsia, the Foreign Ministry press service reports.

The ceremony was attended by Deputy Foreign Minister Odyssey Bigvava and the Head of the Strategic Cooperation Department of the Foreign Ministry Dzhemal Bganba.

During the meeting, Oleg Bartsits has noted that cooperation between the two fraternal states is developing in the spirit of alliance, partnership, and friendship.

South Ossetia paid last tributes to Gennady Kokoev, perished during the special military operation.

The Republic's leadership, led by President Alan Gagloev, members of Parliament, led by Speaker Alan Margiev, Russian Ambassador to South Ossetia Marat Kulakhmetov, the soldier's family and friends, and his comrades attended the funeral.

Kokoev's heroism and courage were noted during the funeral rally.

Тskhinval has paid last tributes to Tamerlan Kozaev, call sign "Fortuna," who died during the special military operation.

The Republic's leadership, led by President Alan Gagloyev, members of Parliament, led by Speaker Alan Margiev, Russian Ambassador to South Ossetia Marat Kulakhmetov, family and friends, and the soldier's comrades-in-arms attended the soldier's final farewell.

Marat Kulakhmetov noted Tamerlan's exceptional courage during the fighting.

The situation along the state border between South Ossetia and Georgia was assessed as stable during the 66th round of the Geneva Discussions. This was reported by the South Ossetian Foreign Ministry following the talks.

On March 19, 2026, the 66th round of the International Discussions on Security and Stability in Transcaucasia concluded at the UN Palais des Nations in Geneva. The discussions were held on the basis of the Medvedev-Sarkozy Plan of August 12 and the agreements on its implementation of September 8, 2008.

The South Ossetian delegation at the 66th round of the Geneva Discussions made a statement on the 35th anniversary of the Ered tragedy – the brutal massacre of the unarmed Ossetians by the Georgian militants occurred on March 18, 1991. This was reported by the press service of the South Ossetian Ministry of Foreign Affairs following the talks.

Diplomats from the two countries discussed the development and strengthening of bilateral relations between South Ossetia and Nicaragua during the online meeting.

The meeting, whith participation of the South Ossetian Foreign Minister Akhsar Dzhioev and the Nicaraguan Co-Foreign Minister Valdrac Jentzke, was initiated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia.

The Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Denis Moncada, who is currently in New York, and Nicaraguan Ambassador to Russia and South Ossetia Alba Torres Mejia also participated in the discussion.