Archive - 2014

Leonid Tibilov has received a native of South Ossetia, a prominent Russian businessman Vadim Vaneev.
The Head of State welcomed his compatriot on his native soil, wishing him to achieve all the goals.
"People of South Ossetia put great hopes on you, closely monitoring your progress," - said the President.
In turn, Vadim Vaneev has thanked Leonid Tibilov for the warm welcome, noting that the leadership of the Russian Federation fully supports him in his efforts to help his homeland.

The head of the Department of the President of the Russian Federation for socio-economic cooperation with the CIS states, the Republic of South Ossetia and Abkhazia Oleg Govorun has arrived in South Ossetia on a working visit.
During the visit took place the meeting of Oleg Govorun with Leonid Tibilov, they discussed the progress of construction of objects included into the Investment program to promote socio- economic development of South Ossetia in 2014.
In addition, the meeting touched on the draft investment program to promote socio-economic development of South Ossetia for 2015- 2017 as well as preparations for the next IGC meeting.

The available data suggest that three Georgian TV journalists intentionally and deliberately violated the state border between South Ossetia and Georgia, moving from the Georgian border village of Adzvi to the adjacent South Ossetian village, where they began filming the border infrastructure.

President of the Republic of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov has received the deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, the Hero of Russia Andrei Krasov.
At the beginning of the meeting the President expressed gratitude to the Russian colleagues for their attention to socio-economic and political processes in South Ossetia.

The adoption in 2001 of the Basic Law, which proclaimed the supreme value a man, his life, rights and property, was a landmark event in our history, said today the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov in conversation with representatives of the South Ossetian and Russian media.
The President congratulated all citizens on this remarkable day.

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov informed members of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic, members of Parliament and heads of departments on the results of his working visit to Moscow. According to the President, in the Russian capital, was held a number of meetings during which \was discussed the development of South Ossetia.
"In Moscow took place a meeting with the head of the Russian Presidential Executive Office Sergei Ivanov, attended by Presidential Envoy Alexander Khloponin, Presidential Aide Vladislav Surkov, Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council Rashid Nurgaliyev and Head of the Department for Interregional and Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries, Vladimir Chernov," - said the president.
Leonid Tibilov has reminded that this is the second meeting with the head of the Presidential Executive Office, the first was held in August 2013.
"During this meeting, we raised the questions related to the development of South Ossetia, the strengthening of its statehood. Our Russian colleagues have expressed assurances that Russia will continue to provide assistance to South Ossetia in the formation and strengthening of our statehood, "- said Tibilov.
According to the president, at the meeting were also discussed the issues of further cooperation and collaboration between the two countries.
"Russia has always supported South Ossetia, and we must strive for greater integration with our main ally," - said Leonid Tibilov.
The parties noted the need to work actively on the implementation of the achieved agreements. In this regard, Leonid Tibilov instructed the foreign Ministry of the Republic to supervise the work of the South Ossetian authorities in these directions.
"Participants of the meeting have stressed that Russia and South Ossetia remain consistent supporters of a strategic alliance, and it should be reflected in their daily work," - said Tibilov.
Much attention during the meeting with Russian colleagues was paid to the implementation of the Investment program to promote socio-economic development of South Ossetia.
"On the results of the tenth meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission recounted the head of the Russian part of the IGC Alexander Khloponin , who noted the high level of work of all participants of the meeting," - the president continued .
At the same time, he drew attention to the unreasonably protracted period of recovery, urging members of the government and all departments to avoid mistakes that had led to this situation.
"This has a negative impact on the economic and political situation. South Ossetia has a good opportunity to move forward, and we should develop our statehood, "- said Tibilov.
The president has added that during the meeting were also discussed questions concerning, in particular, the preparation of the agreement on dual citizenship, the simplified system of crossing the Russian-Ossetian border, personnel issues , reorganization of the Ministry of Defense , the possibility of mutual recognition of military rank and seniority.

Acting Foreign Minister of South Ossetia David Sanakoev is on a business trip in Italy.
As part of the trip Sanakoev held several meetings in the cities of Assisi, Belluno and Venice.
In the city of Assisi has met with the first advisor of the mayor Francesco Minani, during which they discussed prospects for relations between the cities of Tskhinval and Assisi in the fields of economy, culture and education. David Sanakoev also met with the Mayor of Belluno Jakoppo Massaro. The meeting discussed issues of the forthcoming signing of the Protocol on friendship and cooperation.
March 30, Acting Minister arrived in Venice, where he met with the advisers of the regional municipality of the province of Veneto. "The parties agreed on the need to continue contacts and the development of relations between the Republic of South Ossetia and the province of Veneto. At the end of the meeting was held a joint press conference of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of South Ossetia and Abkhazia and the Regional Municipality advisers of the province of Veneto region for representatives of the media.

The Socialist Party of the Republic of San Marino and the South Ossetian Republican political party "New Ossetia" have signed a memorandum of understanding.
The document was signed by the President of the Socialist Party of San Marino Augusto Casali and the leader of "New Ossetia" David Sanakoev.

Today in Tskhinval the State Statistics Office of South Ossetia and the Federal State Statistics Service of Russia (Rosstat) have signed a cooperation agreement. The document was signed by the Head of the State Statistics Office of the RSO Eric Pukhaev and Head of Rosstat Alexander Surinov.

Message of the South Ossetian delegation to the media on the 27 round of Geneva discussions on security and stability in Transcaucasia

25-26 March 2014 in Geneva was being held the 27 round of Geneva discussions on security and stability in Transcaucasia. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Republic of South Ossetia, the Republic of Abkhazia, Georgia, the Russian Federation, the United States, as well as the EU, UN and OSCE representatives. South Ossetian delegation was headed by Presidential Envoy for post-conflict settlement Murat Dzhioev.