The President of the Republic of South Ossetia Eduard Kokoity during his meeting with the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev expressed his gratitude for recognition of South Ossetia. “We are happy to welcome you in South Ossetia. The people of the Republic of South Ossetia is grateful for the recognition of our state. Today, there is a big holiday in South Ossetia”, stated Eduard Kokoity.
In return, the President of Russia expressed his gratitude for being invited to visit South Ossetia. “Thank you very much for your invitation to visit the new state – South Ossetia, which emerged owing to difficult, dramatic events through which the Russian people offered their support to South Ossetia. I do believe that today’s short, first working visit by the President of the Russian Federation will set the ground for various contacts and friendly relations”, stated the Russian President.
“Our states both have a glorious past and solid legal basis. I mean the negotiations being held with the Russian Federation. We have a wide range of projects aimed at rehabilitation of economy in South Ossetia and the social sector here. We will definitely implement many activities. You will show us what is needed. We have the necessity to maintain our cooperation in defense sphere. We have a corresponding treaty. Therefore I think that throughout our today’s discussions we will focus on development of our relations. Thank you for your invitation”, said Dmitry Medvedev.
After the meeting, the Russian President went to greet the city residents who gathered at the central square.
