Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Ossetia Akhsar Dzhioev sent a congratulatory message to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of the Syrian Arab Republic Faisal al-Mikdad on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the recognition of the independence of the Republic by Syria, the press service of the Foreign Ministry reports.
“On May 29, 2018, on the day of the next anniversary of the Independence Day of our state, our people received the invaluable gift: the recognition of the state sovereignty of the Republic of South Ossetia by the Syrian Arab Republic.
The Ossetian people pay tribute to the people and leadership of Syria for the fact that they, being far from South Ossetia, have extended the hand of friendship to us,” the message says.
The Minister noted that this responsible and courageous step was another proof of Syria's commitment to a just world order, readiness to defend the ideals of goodness and creation, developing good neighborly relations and mutually beneficial diplomatic ties.
“Mr. Minister, highly appreciating the support of South Ossetia from Syria in the international arena, I express confidence that the strengthening of political, socio-economic and cultural ties between the two states will always serve for the benefit of our peoples,” - Akhsar Dzhioev has emphasized.
