In Tskhinval, under the chairmanship of the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov was held a working meeting with participation of the heads of several ministries and agencies of South Ossetia, Russian Presidential Aide Vladislav Surkov and Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council Rashid Nurgaliyev.
The President has expressed the hope that with the appointment of Vladislav Surkov will continue fruitful work on socio-economic development of South Ossetia.
"Today we can talk about some success in our work. Budgetary legislation is being actively improved, that will be the basis of the effective use of Russian financial resources," - said the president.
He has also stressed that in South Ossetia continues the process of rehabilitation, though, according to Tibilov, with proper use of the funds allocated under the previous government, the Republic would have to proceed to the stage of economic development.
"We are now making strides towards the economic development, trying to avoid the mistakes of the past, in particular, the construction of the facilities without the design estimates and relevant expertise.
He has also noted that in the Republic is adopted a number of important economic documents - medium-term development program to 2017 and the strategy of socio-economic development up to 2030.
"Financial support for these programs is much less than the amount of sectoral programs. Until 2017, the budget and investment funds for socio-economic development amount to 37.5 billion rubles. After agreeing with their Russian counterparts, the amount was reduced by almost half. I am sure that in the process, we will find a way to increase funding for implementation of the Investment program, "- said the head of state.
The leadership of the Republic, according to him, is ready for the discussion and implementation of the new socio-economic projects and investment opportunities.
"In spring we plan to hold Economic Forum in South Ossetia, the members of which could become successful entrepreneurs and businessmen – natives of our Republic," - said Tibilov.
One of the priorities for South Ossetia is to join the Customs Union and the integration into a common economic space, which could be advantageous both for Russia and for South Ossetia.
"This issue was also discussed at the meeting with Vladimir Putin. It was determined the need to create a working group to address this issue," - said Tibilov.
In this regard the President also recalled the signed last March intergovernmental agreement on on the trade regime for goods. The agreement has already been ratified by the Parliament of South Ossetia. Leonid Tibilov asked for help to speed up the process of ratification of the agreement by the State Duma of the Russian Federation.
The President has also reminded the earlier reached agreements on assistance in personnel matters, in particular, the possibility of sending Russian specialists to the ministries and agencies of South Ossetia to provide methodological and practical assistance on the spot.
The conversation at the meeting also touched on the development of the banking system in South Ossetia, in particular, the capitalization of the National Bank, as well as other areas of the economy.
The meeting participants were also talking about not always a positive image of South Ossetia in the world information space. According to the president, in this direction it is necessary to work seriously with the assistance of Russia.
Referring to the financing of the Investment program Vladislav Surkov has noted that the discrepancy in the figures is quite natural, adding that a compromise on this issue will be found, and at a meeting of the IGC will be taken mutually acceptable solutions.
According to Surkov, first of all, it`s necessary to finish the construction and rehabilitation of the unfinished facilities.
"It`s necessary to determine the specific dates when these processes are completed. We have to develop a compact, clear plan for the development of infrastructure, social objects and subjects of the economy, that is, those companies that can provide jobs and create tax base. This plan must be clear to all to be easy to defend in our Ministry of Finance and other federal agencies - said Surkov.
According to him, he sees no major obstacles for South Ossetia to develop.
"A great deal has been done and it should not to be belittled. We should not talk only about the negative, and I do not think there took place incredible violations; they are not fatal in nature and had taken place on the entire post- Soviet space. Therefore, we must continue to work, leaning on the existing realities, human and natural resources", - said Surkov.
According to him, by creating favorable conditions for businesses in South Ossetia, it is real to attract investors who would be able to assist in raising the economy of the Republic.
"All over the world is poor economic situation, but despite this, support for economic and social development of South Ossetia remains a priority in the Russian policy," - said Russian presidential aide.
He also assured that he would assist in solving other issues, including the training of the qualified personnel.
"Your success is our success. Our union is known all over the world. So we should succeed in our joint work", - concluded Surkov.
Rashid Nurgaliyev, in turn, noted that over the past year and a half in the Republic had been done a lot - built roads, schools and kindergartens.
The parties have also discussed the implementation of the program for the development of the border regions, the preparation for the meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission, where should be submitted a detailed plan that will reflect the direction of South Ossetia.
It should be reminded that that today in the Republic on a two-day working visit have arrived the RF Presidential Aide for cooperation with South Ossetia and Abkhazia Vladislav Surkov and Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council Rashid Nurgaliyev.
During the visit it is planned to inspect the reconstructed facilities and a visit to Leningor district of South Ossetia.
