Russia together with the state authorities of South Ossetia actively participates in all economic and social processes taking place in the Republic, Ambassador of Russia in South Ossetia Elbrus Kargiev told IA RES. According to him, Russian annually allocates over 3 billion RUB for the budget of South Ossetia to support the state structures and cover the state budget expenses. “Along with this, right after the August aggression, 10 billion RUB were allocated for rehabilitation in social and communal sectors. While this work is ongoing, contacts are maintained with relevant structures, representatives of the Audit Chamber visit South Ossetia to carry out control over the implementation”, said Ambassador. He reminded that on 30 July 2010, during the visit of the first Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Igor Shuvalov to South Ossetia, it was possible to discuss and clarify the gaps in the interaction and focus on the settlement of issues.
“In conclusion of the meeting, Shuvalov paid attention to two important issues we should focus on in the near future. First, in 2010 were are finishing the program of social development of South Ossetia. We speak about the completion of works at all sites belonging to social sector in accordance with the comprehensive plan for rehabilitation of South Ossetia. This is where the rehabilitation at sites damaged during the war ends. From 2011, additionally to funds supplying the budget, Russia will start allocating funds for funding revival of the economy here”, explained Kargiev. In his opinion, the fundamental task here is to rehabilitate gas pipelines, energy and water supply systems as well as roads. “All that creates grounds for development of business. Any investor will first look at power, road and water supply nets. Along with this, plants will be built up. The priority is given to the agricultural sector and construction industry”, said the diplomat. According to him, this is the perspective for the coming years. “I would like to emphasize that as soon as there are local productions and developing economy, as soon as we feel that South Ossetia could independently sustain its economy, we will proceed with credit relations in the financial sphere” he said. “In the coming decades we will witness here a prosperous and self-sufficient state”.
