Элина Габараева

The security issue of South Ossetia is one of the most important areas for cooperation between Russia and South Ossetia, said Russian Ambassador Marat Kulakhmetov at a news conference in Tskhinval.

He has stressed that over the past 10 years a number of agreements have been signed between the parties, according to which the 4th Russian military base and the Russian FSB Border Department are deployed on the territory of the Republic.

"Russian border guards and the servicemen have taken on the security of South Ossetia," Kulakhmetov said.

South and North Ossetia should strive for unification within the Russian Federation, said President Anatoly Bibilov, speaking at the 10th congress of the Ossetian people in Tskhinval.

Every Ossetian, Bibilov emphasized, in any part of the world, should remember his history and understand the need to overcome the division of Ossetia.

The head of state also told why the congress was timed to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the recognition of South Ossetia's independence by the Russian Federation.

At least 20 delegations of foreign countries will arrive in South Ossetia to participate in the events dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the recognition of the independence of the Republic by the Russian Federation.

As reported to the "Res" news agency by the press service of the President of the RSO, the delegations will be represented at the level of heads of state, government, parliament, heads of departments.

President of South Ossetia Anatoly Bibilov met with President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Crimea Artem Maltsev.
The head of state has stressed that the processes that take place between South Ossetia and the Russian Federation and, in particular, the Republic of Crimea, give confidence that the interaction of these countries is reaching a higher level.
"The agreement that has been signed today between the chambers of commerce and industry of the two republics confirms this fact," - the president said.

In Tskhinval, has been signed acooperation agreement between the chambers of commerce of South Ossetia and the Republic of Crimea.
The document was signed by the presidents of the chambers of the two republics Alan Alborov and Artem Maltsev.
Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the RSO Roin Kozayev said that South Ossetia was working to expand the investment area.
"We are establishing close relations with the ministries and departments of the fraternal republics. I think the signing of today's cooperation agreement will further unite our nations, "Kozaev said.

In South Ossetia was signed a cooperation agreement between the chambers of commerce and industry of the RSO and the Luhansk People's Republic. The document was signed by the president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of South Ossetia Alan Alborov and the head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Luhansk People's Republic Anatoly Chekh.
According to the Minister of Economic Development of South Ossetia Gennady Kokoev, the signing of this document will become a guarantee of future economic cooperation between the two countries.

The most anticipated fight of the international boxing evening in South Ossetia was between an undefeated lightweight boxer, Uzbek champion Ulugbek Holov and IBF World Youth Champion Soslan Tedeev.
The first round went smoothly. Boxers exchanged short blows to the body.
In the second round, the blows between the opponents became more frequent, the round ended with the strongest blow of the Ossetian boxer to the head of his opponent.
The third round was decisive. By a powerful blow to the liver of Ulugbek Kholov Soslan Tedeev ended the fight with technical knockout.

The detachment of the "Leader" Center of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations under the leadership of Colonel Aleksei Kudyakov continued carrying out pyrotechnic works related to the search for and defusing of explosive objects in the Republic of South Ossetia.
According to thepress service of the center, over the past few days with the help of drones, a total area of ​​10,000 m2 was surveyed, after which the center specialists, using robotic sappers, carried out mechanical cleaning of the area.

During the meeting with Raul Khajimba, the sides discussed the whole range of issues, concerning the relations between the two republics, said President of South Ossetia Anatoly Bibilov during the briefing after the official negotiations.

South Ossetia intends to develop relations with Syria, "Anatoly Bibilov said during a press conference in Tskhinval.
According to him, the Republic is ready to provide Syria with humanitarian aid, as well as political support.
"The issue of the trip of the South Ossetian delegation to Syria is now being worked out. We also plan to collect humanitarian aid for the Syrians. Moreover, representatives of our ethnic group live there and, of course, we should support them as far as possible, "said Anatoly Bibilov.