The Ossetian people remember with gratitude and highly appreciate your contribution to the international recognition of South Ossetia and see in your person a kind and reliable friend, the congratulatory address of President of the Republic of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev to the leader of the Syrian Arab Republic Bashar al-Assad on the occasion of his birthday, reads.
"Your personal qualities, devotion to the Fatherland, firmness of purpose, courage and faith in your people allowed you to achieve impressive success in the highest government post and become a recognized national leader.
"Your always balanced and firm position on the protection of Syrian statehood, active work aimed at improving the well-being of Syrian citizens have earned you well-deserved high authority both in Syria and beyond," the congratulatory message published on the official website of the President reads.
According to Gagloev, Assad is treated with great warmth and high respect in South Ossetia.
"We expect that with your support and active participation, relations between our fraternal countries will continue to develop for the benefit of both peoples," the head of state emphasized.
Gagloev wished Assad good health, new achievements and the implementation of all plans aimed at the prosperity of the Syrian Arab Republic, peace, well and prosperity to the fraternal people of Syria.
