Speaking about the results of the work for five years, the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin has stressed that with the large-scale assistance of the Russian Federation today, South Ossetia has changed, told IA "Res " the press Secretary of the President of the Republic of South Ossetia Ghana Yanovskaya.
"I often recall our first meeting, when I started working ... The picture I drew, of course, was gloomy. After five years, summing up the work, I can responsibly say that with the large-scale assistance of the Russian Federation today, South Ossetia has changed," Tibilov has assured.
President Tibilov drew attention to the fact that one can feel the result of cooperation with colleagues from Russia in the implementation of many programs, including investment.
"We can talk about hundreds of meters of buildings built. Social facilities, the city of Tskhinval, the capital of the Republic, other populated areas, regional centers have changed, people are already looking at life differently, and our interaction and cooperation with colleagues from Russia, relevant specialists in the implementation of many programs, including investment, give a tangible result, "added Tibilov.
The Russian leader suggested, along with security and defense issues, to continue focusing attention, having already a good experience, on the economy and the well-being of people.
"In general, we are pleased with the fact that the situation in your country is stabilizing, we can say - has stabilized. I think, mainly we will concentrate on this with you today during our conversation. Along with security issues, increasing the defense capacity, of course, on the agenda, are first of all, issues of a socio-economic nature, raising the standard of living of people, "Putin said.
Leonid Tibilov expressed gratitude and appreciation personally to Putin for his support during these years.
"All the aid went to South Ossetia and always found its addressee. This is very important, "Leonid Tibilov said.
"I wish you health and prosperity to Russia!", said Tibilov.
