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President of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev received on Wednesday a delegation of the International Union of Non-Governmental Organizations "Eurasian Peoples' Assembly" headed by Secretary General of the Assembly Andrei Belyaninov, the press service of the head of state reports.

The meeting was also attended by Russian Ambassador to South Ossetia Marat Kulakhmetov, Prime Minister Konstantin Dzhussoev, Chairman of the State Customs Committee Murat Tskhovrebov and other officials.

President of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev congratulated President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro on his 60th birthday, the press service of the head of state reports.

"Please accept my sincere and heartfelt congratulations on your 60th birthday.

A far-sighted politician, a wise leader, a courageous man, you have passed many years of worthy and selfless service to the Motherland," the congratulation reads.

In South Ossetia on Wednesday, took place the signing of the Cooperation Agreement between the Government of the Republic and the International Union of Non-Governmental Organizations "Eurasian Peoples' Assembly"

The document was signed by Chairman of the Government of South Ossetia Konstantin Dzhussoev and Secretary General of the Eurasian Peoples' Assembly Andrey Belyaninov.

“Thank you very much, we are looking forward to further cooperation,” said Konstantin Dzhussoev to Belyaninov after signing the Agreement.

In honor of the Day of Courage and National Unity in the capital of South Ossetia, a flower-laying ceremony was held at the chapel of the Memorial Cemetery of the Victims of the Georgian Aggression in the courtyard of the secondary school No. 5.

On the Day of Courage and National Unity, a solemn rally dedicated to the 33rd anniversary of the beginning of the national liberation struggle of the people of South Ossetia was held at the entrance to Tskhinval at the Priss height.

The rally was attended by the leadership of the Republic, headed by President Alan Gagloev, members of the public, direct participants in the national liberation struggle of the people of South Ossetia for freedom and independence.

The head of state congratulated those present on the Day of Courage and National Unity.

Tskhinval has been bearing the title of Hero City for the courage, steadfastness and heroism shown by the people and the defenders of the city in the struggle for the freedom and independence of the Fatherland. The decree on conferring the honorary title of "Hero City" on the capital of the Republic with the awarding of the Order of "Uatsamonga" was signed in 2009 - on the 20th anniversary of the liberation struggle of the people for their independence.

President of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev awarded the Prime Minister of the Republic Konstantin Dzhussoev with the Order of Friendship, noting his great contribution to the restoration of the Republic.

On Wednesday, the Prime Minister turns 55 years old.

At the award ceremony, the head of state congratulated Dzhussoev on his birthday, as well as the Day of Courage and National Unity being marked on Wednesday in the Republic.

The address of President of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev to the people of the Republic

Dear fellow citizens!

November 23, 1989 is one of the most significant dates in the history of South Ossetia.

The events of thirty-three years ago determined the fate of the people of South Ossetia, playing an important role in shaping the ideology of the South Ossetian national liberation movement.

On this day, Ossetians, residents of the city of Tskhinval bravely and openly defended their Homeland by their courageous and decisive actions

The event dedicated to the Day of Courage and National Unity was held at the cadet school of the Defense Ministry of South Ossetia on Tuesday, the press service of the defense department reports.

The Day of Courage and National Unity on November 23 this year will be marked by a traditional rally at the monument on the outskirts of Tskhinval and the laying of wreaths. 33 years have passed since then. This day to the calendar of memorable dates is declared a day off.

On Monday, the State Commission for the Organization of Holidays and Commemorative Dates determined the measures for holding the Day of Courage and National Unity in the Republic.