Archive - 2/2020

The EU co-chair Toivo Klaar described the meeting of the co-chairs of the Geneva discussions on Tuesday in Tskhinval as a productive one. The European diplomat had in mind the issues of the situation on the border and the situation in Tsnelis.

“We discussed specific issues with colleagues, but I would not like to comment on them with reporters,” he said.

Continuing this topic, the OSCE co-chair Rudolf Mikhalka has noted that the meeting was an extraordinary one, as the co-chairs believe that more dialogue will lead to more understanding of each other.

Creating an atmosphere of security is important not only in our region, but also on a wider scale, said Presidential; Plenipotentiary Envoy of South Ossetia for post-conflict settlement Murat Dzhioev at the meeting with the co-chairs of the Geneva discussions.

The co-chairs of the Geneva discussions arrived in Tskhinval to discuss the current situation in the South Ossetian-Georgian border area.

The team of the Embassy of South Ossetia took 3rd place in the mini-football competition at the XX winter diplomatic games, which were held at the country club "Moscow Country club" of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of Russia.

According to the press service of the Embassy, the traditional sports holiday was timed to the day of the diplomatic worker, and it was attended by heads and employees of diplomatic missions accredited in Russia, the leadership of the Russian foreign Ministry and GlavUpDK, honored Russian athletes, and cultural figures.

In honor of the Diplomatic Worker's Day, the Russian Embassy in South Ossetia organized a gala reception in Tskhinval. The event was attended by the leadership of South Ossetia, headed by President of the Republic Anatoly Bibilov, representatives of various departments, the public of the Republic.

Russian Ambassador to South Ossetia Marat Kulakhmetov addressed his colleagues and guests, noting that the Russian diplomatic service has a long and significant history.

From February 10-14, the South Ossetian company Ironsan Winery will present its products at the largest international exhibition of food, beverages and raw materials in Moscow.

This was reported to the RES news Agency by the company's General Director Alexey Tsapaev.

According to him, at the Prodexpo 2020, food will be presented from all over the world, including Bagiata mineral water, wine and cognac produced in South Ossetia.

The next round of negotiations is scheduled for March 31 - April 1.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko on Thursday discussed steps to reduce tension between Georgia and South Ossetia with the co-chairs of the Geneva International Discussions on Security and Stability in Transcaucasia. This is stated in the message of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Comment of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia D.N. Medoev to IA "Res"

Recently, the Georgian state propaganda machine, with the support of European partners, has stepped up information attacks on the authorities of South Ossetia in connection with the allegedly worsening situation in the border areas, in particular, regarding the restriction of visits to medical facilities of Georgia for medical treatment of South Ossetian citizens. The managers of this project come up with plots of terrible massacre caused by the so-called "Occupation authorities."

The opponent of the Ossetian boxer Murat Gassiev in his heavyweight debut fight will be an American Jerry Forrest, who has 26 wins (20 by KO) and three defeats. It is reported by Match TV.

The fight will take place on February 29 in the USA in the undercard of the Mikey Garcia - Jesse Vargas fight and will last 10 rounds.

President of South Ossetia Anatoly Bibilov on Monday congratulated the Border Guard officers of the State Security Committee of the Republic on the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the service.

From February 10 to 14, in Moscow, under the patronage of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, the 27th Prodexpo international food exhibition will be held, in which South Ossetia will also participate, the press service of the government reports.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development Gennady Bekoev, domestic wine and water will be presented at the exhibition.