The past years have shown that the decision made by the Russian leadership that was crucial for the South Ossetian people to recognize them was legally sound and politically balanced, said President of South Ossetia Anatoly Bibilov.
The delegation of South Ossetia, led by First Deputy Chairman of the Parliament of the Republic Peter Gassiev, laid wreaths at the memorial of the first President of Abkhazia Vladislav Ardzinba located in the village of Lower Eschera, Sukhum district, and the memorial of the second President of Abkhazia Sergey Bagapsh, in the village of Dzhgyarda, according to the official website of the Parliament.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Ossetia, Dmitry Medoev, took part in the International Festival of Ossetian Culture in Istanbul on August 25-26, on the invitation of the Ossetian community of Turkey, the press service of the Ministry reports.
The delegation of the North Ossetia-Alania, headed by Minister for National Relations Aslan Tsutsiev, representatives of the Caucasian communities of Turkey, as well as the diplomatic corps accredited in Turkey, also took part in the festive event.
In honor of Independence Day of South Ossetia by the Russian Federation in the Republic on Monday will be held ceremonial events.
President of the Republic Anatoly Bibilov believes that only the recognition of the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia put an end to Georgia’s revengeful ambitions.
"The decision made by Russia was not only logical, but also absolutely correct, which guaranteed the safety of our people from destruction by Georgia," the head of state told reporters.