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In the press center of the State Committee of Information and Press of South Ossetia has been held a roundtable discussion with the leaders of political parties. They discussed the progress of work on the new treaty between South Ossetia and the Russian Federation on the alliance and integration. The politicians have noted that in the South Ossetian society there is some "incomprehensible fuss about this document, some artificial excitement", despite the fact that that the draft treaty is not finished yet. The party leaders, many of whom are members of the Political Council under the President of South Ossetia, have reminded that the specially established working group has been working to improve the previously submitted draft treaty, which should primarily serve the interests of the South Ossetian State.
The leader of the "New Ossetia" David Sanakoev has noted that the improved draft treaty is not contrary to the Constitution, does not violate any law, and has one goal - the welfare and security of the South Ossetian people.
The leader of the party "Fydybasta" Vyacheslav Gobozov has reminded that earlier the presidential press service issued a message the draft agreement to be finalized by members of the Political Council and will be submitted for public discussion.
He has expressed confidence that there is no any political force in South Ossetia that opposes the maximum integration with the Russian Federation.
"In addition, I believe that the Abkhaz version cannot serve as a model for us, as many believe. We have North and South Ossetia, and we need a deeper integration with the Russian Federation, and we need the treaty more than Russia", - Gobozov said, stressing that the process of drafting and signing of the document could not be "used for labeling."
The Chairman of the parliamentary party "United Ossetia" Anatoly Bibilov believes that the document needs to be amended and spoke out against the fact this document to be discussed in public in its present form.
"One cannot make a society choosing, because such steps can split it" - said Bibilov.
The leader of the party "Nykhas" Alan Alborov has noted that before the official publication of the draft document, some political forces have already begun to conflict, that may also affect the internal stability.
"The working group has not yet completed its work, but the society is excited," - he said.
According to the leader of the party "Unity of the People" Vladimir Kelekhsayev, South Ossetia has a chance to improve the living standards of the population, providing a decent future, and we must use this chance, "without collecting political dividends."
At the end of the meeting the politicians have expressed their commitment to strengthening cooperation and maximum integration with the Russian Federation.

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov visited the Alania Epiphany convent in Alagir Gorge in North Ossetia, told the news agency "Res" a press Secretary for the head of state Ghana Yanovskaya.

During a visit to the convent the head of state was accompanied by Mother Superior of the Alania Epiphany convent Mother Nonna, who told about the life in the convent. The President visited the temple, consecrated in honor of St. Elizabeth and Nun Barbara. Mother Superior Nonna showed the head of state the chapel of the archangels Michael and Gabriel, and told about the construction of a new cathedral. On the territory of the convent there is also a lake where are under way preparations for the feast of the Epiphany.
On the work of Children's Rehabilitation Center at the Epiphany Alania convent told the head of the center Mother Georgia.
As stressed by the mother, the children's rehabilitation center was founded after the terrorist attack in Beslan. For the program implementation to assist the victims of the terrorist attack, on the territory of the convent was built a comfortable building meeting the modern requirements.
"In August 2008, when the Alan nunnery received hundreds of refugees, in the program with the blessing of the ruling bishop were included the children and families who had suffered during the war in South Ossetia," - said mother Nonna.
Every year the convent receives children from South Ossetia.
Leonid Tibilov thanked Mother Superior Nona and mother Georgia for the care and love they give to children of South Ossetia.
"People of South Ossetia thank you for caring and warm words, it`s a good cause," - said the head of state.

South Ossetia continues to deepen cooperation with the Russian Federation. This was stated by the Archbishop of Vladikavkaz and Alania Zosima after a meeting with the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov, reported IA "Res" a press Secretary for the head of state Ghana Yanovskaya.
"The cooperation is very close and loyal course is selected. But I think that without spiritual cooperation it will be difficult. Our meeting brought together all of our positions on church polity, on the church life of the peoples in Ossetia. I think that we have taken right decisions on all matters. Everything is supported and accepted with understanding. And with God's help. I think that everything will be implemented. I am glad that the President conveyed us the Christmas and New Year greetings of the people of South Ossetia, our beloved Ossetian people. We pray for them, empathizing with them. We believe that South Ossetia will be thriving, developing and today's issues will be successfully resolved. We still have to do a lot. It is necessary to work hard and then we can move forward, "- said the archbishop.
In turn, Leonid Tibilov has noted that the rapprochement in the clergy he also considers necessary and important for his people.
"The meeting was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere. I take this opportunity to wish all members of the flock of the Russian Orthodox Church happy New Year. I wish Bishop Zosima success in his work for the benefit of a large flock. I would also note that I am proud that this flock includes the residents of South Ossetia, living in North Ossetia. We discussed the issues of the church life in South Ossetia. I believe that it is necessary to change it, because at a certain time, our church was under the patronage of the Synod of the Greek Church. Today, times have changed, there is an exceptional rapprochement between South Ossetia and Russia, North Ossetia and it is very important, how will approach the spiritual world of our states, Orthodox communities of South and North Ossetia. These issues have been discussed today. I believe that the first move has already been made and in 2015 we will be working to resolve this issue. We need today convergence in the clergy, and I think we will have the result, as all parties have a full understanding on these issues, "- said the head of state.

The Treaty between the Russian Federation and the Republic of South Ossetia is a landmark, historic opportunity to make a big step towards integration with Russia the head of North Ossetia Taimuraz Mamsurov, noting that North Ossetia is closely watching the developments in South Ossetia.
"The question of the Agreement, a draft of which is being studied and discussed between Russia and South Ossetia is a landmark, historic opportunity to make a big step towards integration with Russia. Today, my country - Russia -is in a difficult situation because of the sanctions imposed by the Western countries, which do not like a strong, powerful, proud Russian state. In these circumstances, it was very difficult to assume that the leadership of my country would propose a document that actually provided a peaceful, prosperous situation in South Ossetia, so that the South Ossetian people to be completely protected from any new possible provocation ", - he said.
According to Mamsurov, the draft document is a great achievement.
"This is recognition of what has been done in South Ossetia both by the residents and the leadership. It is a recognition that the Russian leadership sees: all aid for South Ossetia is being developed in good faith. I will be happy if the document is signed in the form proposed by the Russian Federation ", - he concluded.
In turn, the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov has noted the importance of the Document, and expressed confidence that in the first decade of February the Treaty will be signed.
"This is a very serious document, which will allow us to outline the security and defense of our Republic. I am pleased that the vast majority of our population is for the signing of this agreement. In two days it will be issued the draft agreement in order to conduct appropriate consultations with the colleagues. There is hope and confidence that the agreement with Russia will be signed in early February, "- said the president.
According to him, the people of South Ossetia are preparing for this big event, "because it will be a landmark event not only for the South Ossetian people, but for all the Ossetian people."

Leonid Tibilov welcomed the guests, stressing that today's meeting will lay the foundation to the development of relations between our countries.
"Our peoples have historically been able to protect and preserve their land. Today we live in a recognized and independent state, building relationship with the Russian Federation and other friendly nations. We have recognized the Donetsk People's Republic ", - said the head of state.
Leonid Tibiov has emphasized that the signed decree on the recognition of the Donetsk People's Republic expressed the will of the people of South Ossetia.
"Your visit to South Ossetia is another step towards the implementation of the decree signed by me. Materials for the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries are under development. We intend to build joint plans to further strengthening cooperation in all areas, "- said the head of state.
Leonid Tibilov addressed the warmest wishes of peace and well to the leadership and the people of the of the Donetsk People's Republic.
In turn, Alexander Kofman has also wished prosperity to the Republic of South Ossetia.
"We are immensely grateful for the recognition of our republic. People of South Ossetia know very well the trials our country has gone through. We will never forget that it is your country that has first recognized the Donetsk People's Republic. Today, we are ready for cooperation and development of bilateral relations between our friendly republics, "- he stressed.
The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia David Sanakoev, First Deputy Foreign Minister of the DPR Mikhail Mnukhin and the DNR official representative in Russia Andrey Rodkin.

The year 2015 must be even more successful and fruitful than 2014 in the development and strengthening of the statehood of South Ossetia, said President Leonid Tibilov at the final meeting with South Ossetian correspondents and representatives of the foreign media accredited in the Republic.

The new agreement on alliance and integration between South Ossetia and Russia is very important and significant for the security and socio-economic development of the Republic, said South Ossetia Prime Minister Domenty Kulumbegov during a press conference in Tskhinval.

The actions of the Georgian authorities, who, according to the media reports, December 28 intend to resume the Ergneti market, are aimed at the aggravation of the situation in the border area, told the news agency "Res" the RSO Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy for post-conflict settlement Murat Dzhioev.

The decision of the European Parliament on the ratification of the Association Agreement EU - Georgia, adopted on December 18 gave a new impetus to the Georgian authorities and their Western backers to continue unfounded accusations against the cooperation of Russia, South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
According to the Georgian media, the President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili "decided to start with new ways of solving the Georgian-Abkhaz and Georgian-Ossetian conflicts." December 19, he met with representatives of non-parliamentary parties, in order to "create a single coherent vision that Georgia can offer to the population of the occupied territories in today`s Western orientation."
The correspondent of IA "Res" asked the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy of the RSO for post-conflict settlement Murat Dzhioev to comment the current situation.
- First of all, I would like to note that the EU and the West in general, with respect to Georgia remain the prisoners of their old illusions and mistakes. At one time, recognizing Georgia as an independent state within the borders of the former Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic, part of the Soviet Union, the West did not take into account that by the time Georgia was no longer within these boundaries. The Republic of South Ossetia has gained independence in 1990, in full accordance with international law and the then acting laws of the USSR and has no relationship to the "territorial integrity" of Georgia, adopted by the international community in 1993, exactly as Georgia has no relationship to the territory of the Republic of South Ossetia. Therefore, any assertion that Russia "continues to occupy the regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia" is completely wrong statement, because Russia's relations with the recognized states -the Republic of South Ossetia and Abkhazia are allied, based on a solid international legal basis. So, following the terminology used in the resolution of the European Parliament, I declare that we condemn the unlawful Western support of the completely unfounded claims of Georgia to South Ossetia.
As for the Georgian authorities to search for new ways to address the issue of settlement of relations between Georgia and South Ossetia, it is a good deal if it will come from taking into account the existing realities, that is, if Georgia really wants to establish good neighborly relations. If we are talking about the development of proposals in the sense of "settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict" "in a Western orientation," this lesson has passed long ago. Such attempts many times declared Saakashvili holding meetings either in Tbilisi, or on the beach in Kobuleti, offering the NGOs to develop draft settlement, but it was all an illusion. On the settlement of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict there were talks till August 2008. After the Georgian military aggression in August 2008 was repelled and Russia and then the other states recognized the independence of South Ossetia, we are talking not about the Georgian-Ossetian conflict but about the settlement of relations between the two neighboring countries. This solution can only be based on the existing realities, but not from the historical standpoint or ambitions of Georgia. Normalization of relations should be in the interests of the peoples of both countries, the peace in the region as a whole. Today the path to it is through the Geneva process.

All the plans for implementation of the Investment program to promote socio-economic development of South Ossetia for 2014 are practically implemented. This was stated by the President of the Republic Leonid Tibilov at the meeting with the government and managers of construction companies involved in the Program implementation.