President of South Ossetia Anatoly Bibilov sent a telegram with words of support to his Abkhaz counterpart Aslan Bzhania on the occasion of the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of the Fatherland, the press service of the head of state reports.
“On behalf of the Republic of South Ossetia and on my own behalf, I address you with words of support and empathy on the occasion of the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of the Fatherland,” the telegram says. - August 14, 1992 - this mournful and memorable date in the modern history of the Republic of Abkhazia became the starting point of the rise of the Abkhaz people, who won their freedom at the cost of heavy losses. The people of South Ossetia, together with the Abkhaz brothers and sisters, bow their heads before the defenders of Abkhazia, who have shown unparalleled heroism and courage in the battles for the country's freedom and independence. "
According to Bibilov, South Ossetia is mourning the soldiers who died for the freedom of Abkhazia and is proud of the courage of the fighters who honorably performed their duty.
“The memory of the heroes, including volunteers from South Ossetia, who gave their lives for the freedom of Apsny, will remain for centuries,” Anatoly Bibilov stressed, wishing the fraternal Abkhaz people happiness and well- being, and the Republic of Abkhazia peace and prosperity.
