Archive - 8/2/2017

The Ossetian association in Sochi, always actively participating in the life of the Republic, with great interest is observing the process of preparation and holding of this historic event - the election of the President of South Ossetia on 9 April, 2017.

The main topic of the meeting of representatives of the Ossetian community headed by the Chairman Anatoly Margiev and athletes of the national team of Russia on free-style wrestling with the head coach - Dzambolat Tedeev was the upcoming elections, namely, the belief in the conducting of elections in strict compliance with the current legislation of South Ossetia.

Participants of the meeting unanimously supported the candidacy of Leonid Tibilov - guarantor of successful development of the country for the next five years.

February 7, 2017 at the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Russia was held a meeting of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Ossetia to the Russian Federation Znaur Gassiev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Ossetia to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Republic of Nicaragua Nariman Kozaev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Abkhazia to the Russian Federation Igor Ahba with the Deputy foreign Minister for European Affairs of the Republic of Venezuela Samuel Moncada and the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Venezuela to Russia Alvaro Sanchos Cordero.

During the meeting, held in an atmosphere of trust, Mr. Moncada expressed willingness to address specific issues of cooperation between the two countries, including in areas, such as education, sport, medicine and economics. He has noted that today in Venezuela there is a difficult situation, but in the Republic are valued and respected partner relations with South Ossetia, as well as the readiness to deepen further cooperation.

Znaur Gassiev confirmed the readiness of South Ossetia to cooperate with the Venezuelan colleagues.

"South Ossetia and Venezuela are united by feelings of mutual sympathy, we feel solidarity with the friendly people of your country and, of course, support the policy of the Government of Nicolas Maduro, aimed at preventing the destabilization in the country", - said the Ambassador.

The parties agreed to exchange proposals. In particular, it was noted that Venezuela is ready to provide its opportunities to promote the culture of South Ossetia, the coverage of its policy and public life.

It was also discussed the issues concerning the rapid exchange of information about the political processes.

Following the meeting it was agreed to hold a meeting at the Embassy of South Ossetia with the Chargé d’Affaires for a more thorough study of the prepared concrete proposals on both sides, which could become the basis for international treaties between the two countries.