The Pacific state Tuvalu has recognized the independence of South Ossetia. The joint statement on establishing diplomatic relations between South Ossetia and Tuvalu has been signed on September, 19 in Tskhinval. The document has been signed by the Prime Minister of Tuvalu Villi Telavi and the President of the RSO Eduard Kokoity. It has been informed the IA "Res" at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of the RSO.
After the signing Eduard Kokoity has declared that the process of international recognition of South Ossetia is irreversible. «Today we have signed the agreement on establishing the diplomatic relations between South Ossetia and the state Tuvalu. I am glad about this event and I`d like to declare that the process of international recognition of South Ossetia is irreversible. We are grateful to mister Telavi for his courageous and decisive step. The decision of the Tuvalu leadership - is a serious step against the policy of double standards, which is habitual for many states in the world», - Kokoity has underlined The head of the state has expressed confidence that the progressive mankind will make the decisive steps promoting strengthening of peace, good and justice. In turn, Villi Telavi has expressed hope of further cooperation between the two states.
