Eduard Kokoity: The Recognition of the Independence of South Ossetia by Venezuela Laid a Solid Foundation for Further Development of Bilateral Relations
The President of the Republic of South Ossetia Eduard Kokoity sent a letter to the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Hugo Rafael Chavez Frias.
The document reads:
"I address you with words of gratitude due to the significant date in the history of relations between our countries. A year ago, on September the 10th, you decided to recognize the independence and state sovereignty of South Ossetia. This is an important and responsible decision, taken after the tragic events of armed aggression by Georgia against South Ossetia in August 2008, confirmed the unconditional right of our people to freedom, safe life and integration into the system of international relations based on equality.