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The delegation of South Ossetia, led by Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy of South Ossetia on post-conflict settlement Murat Dzhioev is taking part in the 34th round of international discussions on security in Transcaucasia, which takes place on 8-9 December in Geneva, -

According to the press service of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy of South Ossetia on post-conflict settlement," December 8, the delegation of South Ossetia held bilateral consultations with the Co-Chairs of the Geneva discussions. There were also tripartite consultations of the delegation of the Republic of South Ossetia with the delegations of the Russian Federation and Abkhazia. - The focus of the round is on drafting a legally binding document on the non-use force by Georgia against South Ossetia and Abkhazia. "

In the course of the round it will also be considered humanitarian issues, including the issue of searching for the missing citizens of South Ossetia, as well as mutual release of prisoners.

The qualifying match for the status of mandatory challenger for the IBF world title, between the Ossetian athlete Murat Gassiev (Iron) and American boxer Isaiah Thomas will be held on December 18 in Las Vegas.
According to the athlete's coach Vitaly Slanov, the "promoters were forced to urgently find replacement to the previous opponent of Murat - Georgian athlete Iago Kiladze, who suddenly refused to fight, scheduled for December 28."
The victory in the upcoming bout gives the right to compete for the IBF world title with the current belt holder, Argentine boxer Victor Emilio Ramirez.

Being unbeaten, a 21- year-old Ossetian boxer Murat Gassiev, (first heavy weight (up to 90.7 kg.), is the IBF European champion among adults, the WBC world champion among youth. Gassiev is on the third position in the ranking of the International Boxing Federation (IBF).

The athlete has never been defeated - 22 duels, 16 wins by knockout.
The coaches of the athlete are- Honored coach of the Republic of South Ossetia and Russia Vitaly Slanov and master of sports Alexander Tedeev, a well-known boxing trainer Abel Sanchez.

A 25-year-old American boxer Isaiah Thomas is also unbeaten in the professional ring.

At the meeting of the participants of Mechanisms for preventing and responding to incidents (IPRM), held in the village of Ergneti at the state border of South Ossetia with Georgia, was presented the new head of the South Ossetian delegation - David Sanakoev.

Today people of South Ossetia are celebrating the 26th anniversary of the national liberation struggle for freedom and independence. Today, at the entrance to Tskhinval, on the Pris hill took place a rally "This day is inscribed in the annals with golden letters ...".

At the entrance to Tskhinval have gathered representatives of the Republican leadership, headed by President Leonid Tibilov, representatives of the intelligentsia, the public, veterans of the national liberation struggle for freedom and independence of the Republic, as well as the servicemen.

Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy of South Ossetia for post-conflict settlement Murat Dzhioev has welcomed the participants, noting that since November 23 people of South Ossetia became much stronger. On this day, they have realized that they must be strong, united. Our strength was in our spirit, and our people have won.

Dzhioev noted that "no matter how much time has passed, people of South Ossetia will always remember the feat that those guys accomplished on that day."
"Strengthening our country and developing friendly relations with all countries, first of all, with the great Russia, we will always remember this feat - said Dzhioev. - We will remember that the courage of our people, their commitment contributed to the formation of our state. "

During the meeting Dzhioev told about the formation of the statehood of South Ossetia since November 23, 1989.

Leonid Tibilov has noted that November 23 is the most important historical date in the recent history of South Ossetia.
"We are proud of our people, appreciate each individual, because our people have shown an unprecedented feat since November, 23, 1989 - said Tibilov.- Here are many witnesses to this heroism."

The head of state has emphasized that people of Ossetia will always remember the guys who displayed extraordinary courage, facing unarmed the enemy.
"We will also always remember the Russian soldiers who came to our rescue in August 2008 - said Tibilov.- And since then we live in a free, independent recognized country."

Tibilov said that the people of South Ossetia must strive for unity.
"Only the unity of our people, only the cohesion and consolidation can be the basis of our development and strengthening of our country - added Tibilov.- These guys Nov. 23 led the whole nation to exploit, and apparently this example, since 1989 is a kind of guideline in our lives, a beacon in moving forward. "

The Head of State wished the people of South Ossetia prosperity and peaceful clear sky.
The participants laid flowers and wreaths at the memorial stone erected in memory of the feat of the Ossetian guys.

At the meeting also made speech representatives of the public and youth. It was performed patriotic poems and songs.

The work on the document on the non-use of force in the framework of the Geneva discussions on security in Transcaucasia is very hard, said the EU co-chairman Herbert Zalber after the meeting of the co-chairs of the Geneva discussions with members of the South Ossetian delegation held in Tskhinval.

The Agreement on Alliance and Integration signed in March, 2015 with Russia is very important for our Republic, said the deputy of the Parliament of South Ossetia from the faction "Nykhas" Zita Besaeva, commenting on the importance of the signed agreement for South Ossetia and Russia, as well as the process of negotiating the additional agreements.

"All political forces in South Ossetia, including our party, are united in the opinion that there is no any alternative to the Agreement and that it is an effective mechanism for further integration with Russia", - said Besaeva.

She has added that the Treaty provisions provide for deepening of integration processes with Russia in such key areas of inter-state spheres as defense and security, law enforcement, customs, free border crossing, social sphere, health-care system, citizenship.

"At the moment the specialists of the two countries are negotiating the additional agreements to the Treaty, to be concluded by the end of January 2016, - continued the member of the Parliament of South Ossetia. - I am sure that the executive and legislative power will do everything to conclude the additional agreements at a stated time."

The Chairman of the public organization Russian population of South Ossetia, "Russia", the Chairman of the Coordination Council of Russian compatriots living in South Ossetia Sergey Lipin and the Chairman of the public organization of Russian Compatriots 'Union of Russian citizens" Natalia Zhuykova took part in the meeting of the V World Congress of Compatriots Living Abroad.
As reported to IA "Res" at the press service of the Embassy of South Ossetia to Russia, the Congress, held in Moscow on November 5-6, was dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
The plenary session was attended by President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. The event was attended by about 400 representatives of Russian communities from 97 countries. The activities of the Congress focused on the consolidation of compatriots, to protect their legitimate rights and interests, strengthening ties with the homeland, preservation of cultural heritage and the Russian language abroad.
The presidium meeting was attended by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko, the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs.
At the end of the Congress Ambassador of South Ossetia to the Russian Federation Znaur Gassiyev received Sergey Lipin and Natalia Zhuykova in the diplomatic mission of the Republic in Moscow.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of South Ossetia to Russia Znaur Gassiev took part in the in Moscow IV International Parliamentary Forum.
The forum, the theme was which was "The role of parliaments in ensuring international security in modern conditions", was organized by the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Opening the forum, the Сhairman of the State Duma Sergei Naryshkin, said that "Russia was and will advocate for the concept of a Greater Europe, for partnership stretching from Lisbon to Vladivostok, noting that parliamentary diplomacy is also obliged to play its role in this.
During his speech, Sergei Naryshkin invited the meeting to consider the transformation of the forum in a new international organization. The MP has emphasized that the main objective of the project is a dialogue to strengthen international law and trust.

The forum was attended by more than 200 participants from 42 countries, including nine international organizations - executives and members of parliament, representatives of the expert community of the CIS countries, European countries, Asia, Africa and Latin America.

The forum was also attended by the Chairman of the Parliament of South Ossetia Anatoly Bibilov.

In the course of the forum was also discussed the situation in the modern world around the migration relations, the reasons for its growth as a result of armed conflicts, the challenges facing states, and cooperation of the parliaments in matters of migration policy. Participants also talked about the challenges facing the states, cooperation of the parliaments in matters of migration policy, the role of parliaments and inter-parliamentary organizations in strengthening the rule of international law and security.

30 October, 2015, the OSCE Co-Chair of the Geneva discussions on security in Transcaucasia Ambassador Angelo Gnaedinger visited the Republic of South Ossetia.
According to the press service of the Office of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy of the RSO for post-conflict settlement, during the meeting with members of the South Ossetian delegation at the Geneva talks Ambassador Gnaedinger has introduced the independent expert on criminal investigation Mr. Dusan Ignjatovic.
In accordance with the previously reached agreements within the framework of the Geneva process, the OSCE invited the independent expert, Mr. Ignjatovic to investigate the issue of the residents of South Ossetia being listed as missing since 2008.
It is expected that by the end of a two-month work the expert will prepare a report with conclusions and recommendations.
During today's visit to the Republic of South Ossetia Ambassador Gnaedinger and expert Ignjatovic have also met with relatives of the persons being listed as missing.

Deputy Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy of South Ossetia for post-conflict settlement Khokh Gagloyty has completed his work as head of the South Ossetian delegation in the format of Mechanisms to prevent and respond to incidents (IPRM).
As reported by Gagloyty after the IPRM meeting held in the Georgian village of Ergneti, he will end his duties as head of the delegation of South Ossetia in the format of IPRM and by the next meeting will be introduced the new leader.
Turning to the issues considered at today's meeting, Gagloyty has said that the parties have noted the raised number of the Georgian citizens detained at the state border between South Ossetia and Georgia.
"In our view, this is because of the reluctance of the Georgian side to conduct informational work with the local population with respect to the borderline," - said Gagloyty.
According to him, out of the 15 detainees 14 have been released today after payment of the corresponding fine.
"During this period it was also recorded three cases of firing from the Georgian side at the border marks at the state border - said Gagloyty. - In particular, to the north of the Georgian village of Ditsi and near the settlement of Kirbali. According to the Georgian party, there is no evidence that the firing was from the Georgian side. We said that it was so obvious that we did not even have to present photographic material, because the representatives of the observer mission were informed in due time and they attended these border areas. "
Gagloyty has also added that tomorrow in Tskhinval will arrive the OSCE co-chair Angelo Gnedinger together with the independent expert, which will investigate cases of the missing citizens of South Ossetia.