South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov has received Deputy Head of the Department of the Office of the President of the Russian Federation for socio- economic cooperation with the CIS member states, the Republic of Abkhazia and South Ossetia Mikhail Semenov.
As reported to IA "Res" by the press Secretary of the head of state Ghana Yanovskaya, the President welcomed the guest arriving to celebrate the recognition of independence of South Ossetia, stressing that he was glad to see on this day representatives of the Russian Presidential Executive Office.
"We are in regular cooperation with our Russian colleagues from the Office of the President of the Russian Federation in the framework of the Investment Program to promote socio-economic development of South Ossetia and not only. Today we are glad to see the Russian guests at the national holiday, which is celebrated on August 26, - said the head of state.
Leonid Tibilov has stressed that in August 2008 Russia saved the people of South Ossetia from complete destruction.
"Only the decisions taken by the top leadership of Russia saved our people. Thanks to the Russian army, which in August 2008 forced Georgia to peace, we live today in peace and stability. And today's holiday - the Day of recognition of our independence by Russia, has become one of the most significant days in the modern history of our people ", - stressed the head of state.
In turn, Mikhail Semenov congratulated the President and all the people of South Ossetia on the holiday.
"Please accept congratulations and wishes of peace and prosperity to your country.
Undoubtedly, we will continue to work in the framework of implementation of the investment program, as well as on the new Treaty signed between the two countries.
There is progress in our joint work and we will increase its effectiveness, "- said Semenov
