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Тhe co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) on Socio-economic Cooperation between South Ossetia and Russia signed a document defining the procedure for concessional financing of investment projects.

The signing took place at the AMEf-2026 platform in Sukhum, Apsnypress reports.

The program will be implemented within the framework of the State Program for Socio-economic Development of the Republic for 2026–2030.

President Alan Gagloev named integration and strengthening friendly relations with Russia among the unconditional priorities shared by South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

Speaking at the International Economic Forum "Abkhazia – Investments in the Future" in Sukhum, the South Ossetian leader has emphasized that this choice is not only strategic but also largely civilizational in nature.

South Ossetian President Alan Gagloev noted the growing momentum in developing cooperation with Abkhazia.

In his speech at the International Economic Forum "Abkhazia – Investments in the Future" in Sukhum, Alan Gagloev has reminded that the two republics have recently reached specific agreements of practical significance.

This includes the duty-free trade agreement signed last September at the 1st International Economic Forum "South Ossetia: Investment Horizons" in Tskhinval.

South Ossetian President Alan Gagloev has arrived in Abkhazia, the presidential press service reportы.

At the border, the South Ossetian delegation, which arrived to participate in the international economic forum, was met by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Ossetia to Abkhazia Astamur Katsia, Foreign Minister Oleg Bartsits, Speaker of the People's Assembly Lasha Ashuba, Minister of Justice Anri Bartsits, as well as MPs Badrik Pilia, Timur Beya, Timur Shergeliya, and Galust Trapizonyan.⁣⁣

South Ossetia continues active efforts to strengthen and develop its border with Georgia, despite the lack of progress in the negotiation process on this issue. This was stated by Yegor Kochiev, head of the South Ossetian delegation, while summing up the results of the latest meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM).

South Ossetia is preparing to participate in two major economic events—the Abkhaz Economic Forum and the Caucasus Investment Forum.

At the government staff meeting, Prime Minister Dzambolat Tadtaev instructed the responsible agencies to ensure comprehensive preparations for participation in the events, given the planned attendance of President Alan Gagloev.

"I ask you to prepare thoroughly, as the participation is planned at the head of state level. All activities must be worked out," the Prime Minister has emphasized.

President Alan Gagloev has met with Alan Kochiev and Soslan Tedeev, the service members who participated in the special military operation, the presidential press service reports.

During the conversation, the President thanked the service members for their courage and bravery during the combat missions.

The President noted their dedication and devotion to their homeland, emphasizing the importance of their contribution to the common cause.

A banknote from the National Bank of South Ossetia dedicated to the great poet Kosta Khetagurov will be presented at the numismatic exhibitions in Hong Kong in April, the Bank of Alania press service reports.

"The commemorative 100-sarin banknote was first presented at the International Economic Forum MEF-1. Over the past year, it has enjoyed great demand at the international numismatic exhibitions," the press service has noted.

The commemorative banknote was issued in a limited edition of 20,000 copies, the financial institution has noted.

The 66th round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) on security in Transcaucasia demonstrated the participants' serious commitment to constructive work. This was stated by Konstantin Kochiev, State Advisor to President of South Ossetia, summing up the diplomatic meeting.

According to the South Ossetian party the meeting was productive.

The main outcome was the confirmation of all parties' readiness to continue dialogue, primarily on the key document on the non-use of force.

Tskhinval bid farewell to Soslan Kisiev, call sign "Iron," perished while serving in the line of duty in the special military operation zone.

Kisiev had been missing in action for exactly one year. It was only now that his body was returned to his homeland.

Representatives of the Republic's leadership, led by Prime Minister Dzambolat Tadtaev, Russian Ambassador to South Ossetia Marat Kulakhmetov, and the hero's family, friends, and comrades-in-arms attended the funeral.

Marat Kulakhmetov has noted that Soslan was a true hero.