Mutual recognition of independence and establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of South Ossetia and the Syrian Arab Republic is an important and significant historical event, said South Ossetian President Anatoly Bibilov.
"New friends are needed for everyone, let alone countries that found themselves in difficult conditions, faced with military aggression and terrorism," the head of state said. "I believe the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries will be beneficial to the peoples of Syria and South Ossetia."
The Head of State expressed gratitude to the leadership of the Syrian Arab Republic and personally to President Bashar Assad for the recognition of the independence of the Republic of South Ossetia.
"We are ready to establish the closest political, economic and cultural ties, to develop humanitarian cooperation," the president said, "Recognition of the independence of South Ossetia by Syria is the continuation of the irreversible process that was started in 2008 by our strategic partner - the Russian Federation. every year more and more countries will take into account the political realities that have developed in Transcaucasia. "
