Close relations are developing between South Ossetia and Nicaragua, embassies are actively functioning, there is interaction in the field of culture, Prime Minister Konstantin Dzhussoev noted during the meeting with the Nicaraguan delegation on Friday.
According to the press service of the executive body, the Prime Minister has met with a delegation of the Republic of Nicaragua, consisting of Minister of Foreign Affairs Denis Ronaldo Moncada Colindres and Nicaraguan Ambassador to the Republic of Alba Asucen Torres Mejia, who arrived at the celebrations on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the recognition of South Ossetia's independence by Russia.
The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia Akhsar Dzhioev and Ambassador of South Ossetia to Nicaragua Narim Kozaev.
The head of government warmly greeted the guests on behalf of President Alan Gagloev and thanked them for their visit.
“I am glad to welcome you to the Republic of South Ossetia on the eve of such an important and significant holiday for us. I cannot fail to note that literally in a week, on September 3, we will be celebrating another important event – the 15th anniversary of the recognition of our independence by the Republic of Nicaragua. Then the leadership of the Republic of Nicaragua supported the people of South Ossetia, our fight against the Georgian fascism and the legitimate right to have our own statehood.
This is a significant event that cannot be overestimated in the history and fate of our people. And today we are very pleased that you are with us. On behalf of the President and the Government of the Republic, I express my deep gratitude to the esteemed President Daniel Ortega, Vice President and you for sharing this holiday with us. I hope that our meetings will become more frequent,” Konstantin Dzhussoev said, having noted that close relations are developing between the states, state visits are being made, important agreements on friendship and cooperation, visa-free travel have been signed, embassies are actively functioning, and there is interaction in the field of culture.
“We are pleased to share this solemn day with you and convey the most sincere congratulations from President of Nicaragua, Comandante Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo Zambrana. We assess recognition by Russia as a very important step. We understand the people of South Ossetia, who did everything to gain independence, and we are happy with our friendship and cooperation,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Nicaragua.
He has also noted that in the light of today's geopolitical realities, when the unipolar world has become obsolete, and there is a movement towards a multipolar world order, for many countries, including Nicaragua and South Ossetia, everything is developing for the better.
Then, the parties discussed further bilateral cooperation.
Konstantin Dzhussoev proposed steps to develop trade relations, to which the Nicaraguan party responded with great attention, and voiced counter proposals to expand cultural ties.
The head of government was invited to take part in the celebrations on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution next year.
At the end of the meeting, the guests were presented with memorable gifts with South Ossetian symbols.
