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Today, September 9, South Ossetia is celebrating the seventh anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of South Ossetia and the Russian Federation.
September 9, 2008, following the historic decision of the leadership of the Russian Federation to recognize the independence of South Ossetia, was another confirmation of the assistance and support that Russia is providing to South Ossetia.
People of South Ossetia appreciate and are grateful for the efforts of the Russian Federation to sustain socio-economic development of South Ossetia and advancing its position in the international arena, as well as the maintenance of peace and stability.
To date, the level of the allied relations between Russia and South Ossetia is very high and this is evidenced by a large number of intergovernmental agreements in various fields, as well as the Agreement on Integration and Cooperation, signed between the two countries March 18, 2015.
The integration process is going on, which is confirmed by the foreign policy of the Russian Federation, determined by Presidential Decree, issued May 7, 2012, which is being actively implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov has received Deputy Head of the Department of the Office of the President of the Russian Federation for socio- economic cooperation with the CIS member states, the Republic of Abkhazia and South Ossetia Mikhail Semenov.
As reported to IA "Res" by the press Secretary of the head of state Ghana Yanovskaya, the President welcomed the guest arriving to celebrate the recognition of independence of South Ossetia, stressing that he was glad to see on this day representatives of the Russian Presidential Executive Office.
"We are in regular cooperation with our Russian colleagues from the Office of the President of the Russian Federation in the framework of the Investment Program to promote socio-economic development of South Ossetia and not only. Today we are glad to see the Russian guests at the national holiday, which is celebrated on August 26, - said the head of state.
Leonid Tibilov has stressed that in August 2008 Russia saved the people of South Ossetia from complete destruction.
"Only the decisions taken by the top leadership of Russia saved our people. Thanks to the Russian army, which in August 2008 forced Georgia to peace, we live today in peace and stability. And today's holiday - the Day of recognition of our independence by Russia, has become one of the most significant days in the modern history of our people ", - stressed the head of state.
In turn, Mikhail Semenov congratulated the President and all the people of South Ossetia on the holiday.
"Please accept congratulations and wishes of peace and prosperity to your country.
Undoubtedly, we will continue to work in the framework of implementation of the investment program, as well as on the new Treaty signed between the two countries.
There is progress in our joint work and we will increase its effectiveness, "- said Semenov

At the State Committee of Information and Press of South Ossetia was held a press conference with world opera star Veronica Dzhioeva.
The press conference was attended by members of the media and guests of the festival "The Star of Alania", as well as a sister of the diva Inga Dzhioeva.

The meeting was opened by the Minister of Culture of South Ossetia Madina Ostaeva, noting that the festival has become a great event.
"Such festivals will contribute to cultural development, and will be of great help to our younger generation," - said Ostaeva.

On behalf of the Republic`s leadership and the Ministry of Culture Madina Ostaeva expressed gratitude to Veronica Dzhioeva.

In turn, Veronica Dzhioeva noted that without the support of the South Ossetian leadership this event would not have happened.
"I`d like to thank Leonid Tibilov for his warm reception, - said Dzhioeva. "

Dzhioeva has thanked her friends, colleagues, who participated in the festival for their support and told about the work of the festival in the future.
"The festival will be held annually - said Dzhioeva. - Many famous artists, whom I had invited, expressed desire to participate in the festival. We can hold it in Venice or in Prague. As we have many talented children and we can give them the opportunity to go on stage, it will also be a practice for them. "

Dzhioeva has also noted that, after the August events Tskhinval has changed for the better.
"I'm happy with the changes that have taken place here, - he said Dzhioeva.- People have become more happy. I am glad that the city is being built, and I hope, soon it will become as god as I remember it from childhood. "
Honored Artist of Russia, professor of Novosibirsk state conservatory named after Michail Glinka, a pianist, chief concertmaster of the Novosibirsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre Mikhail Mishchenko said that he was pleasantly surprised by the award of the head of state.
"I am pleased that my modest gift was appreciated by awarding me the Honored Artist of South Ossetia."

A soloist of the Prague National Opera Vladimir Koval said it was a landmark event that happened in his life.
"We arrived here with great joy - said Koval. - There is nothing better when you perform, and people`s eyes are filled with joy. The audience here is good. For me Veronica Dzhioeva is a paragon both as a musician and just a person, as well as a daughter of your proud, unconquered nation, it fills me with particular admiration. "
It should be reminded that the day before in South Ossetia has been completed the I International Music Festival of the world opera star Veronica Dzhioeva "The Star of Alania."

The President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov has awarded the title "People's Artist of the Republic of South Ossetia" to the world opera star Veronica Dzhioeva, a soloist of the Prague National Opera Vladimir Koval and professor of the Novosibirsk State Conservatory, a pianist Mikhail Mishchenko.
A soloist of the Opera and Ballet Theatre in Ústí nad Labem (Czech Republic) Liana Sass was presented an honorary diploma of the Republic of South Ossetia.

Leonid Tibilov met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Ossetia to the Republic of Abkhazia Oleg Botsiev. During the meeting were discussed issues on the role of diplomatic missions in the development and strengthening of friendly relations with the host countries.
The head of state has noted that the work of the diplomatic missions in the countries, with which South Ossetia has established diplomatic relations, is a serious and responsible work.
"The republic's leadership appreciates the contribution of the Embassy of South Ossetia, and you personally, to the development and strengthening of friendly relations with the country in which you are an official representative of our country - the president said. – There is your contribution in each agreement signed recently with Abkhazia, and we appreciate it. "
For his great contribution to the development and strengthening of relations of friendship and cooperation between the peoples of South Ossetia and Abkhazia and active diplomatic service, Leonid Tibilov has awarded the Order of Friendship to Oleg Botsiev.
In turn, Oleg Botsiev has thanked the President for high evaluation of his activities, noting that he will continue to serve the motherland, and to represent the interests of South Ossetia in the host country.
"God grant that I can do much more than I has already done and be of great benefit to the development of the existing good and friendly relations between the peoples of South Ossetia and Abkhazia ", - the ambassador said.

In Moscow at the embassy of South Ossetia in the Russian Federation will be organized commemorative events dedicated to the 7th anniversary of the August 2008 war.

"August 7, 2015 will be 7 years of the tragic events in South Ossetia as a result of the Georgian military aggression.
These days at the Embassy of the Republic of South Ossetia in the Russian Federation will be held commemorative events.
August 7, at 23:00 a national flag of South Ossetia will be half-mast on the territory of the Embassy. The participants of the commemorative events will light candles and will observe a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the war. "

According to the website of the Embassy, on August 8 at 11:00 am at the Cathedral of the Redeemer (in the lower church) in Moscow will be held a memorial service for civilians, killed during the Georgian aggression in South Ossetia, the defenders of Tskhinval, South Ossetian and Russian peacekeepers, Russian soldiers and officers, who at the cost of their lives saved South Ossetians from total destruction.

President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov has met with Acting Head of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Tamerlane Aguzarov and the Chairman of the Commission for Co-operation of the Federation Council and the Parliament of South Ossetia, a member of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs Alexander Totoonov, who are in South Ossetia on a friendly visit.

Leonid Tibilov has warmly welcomed the guests, thanking them for their visit to South Ossetia. He expressed hope that relations with Tamerlane Aguzarov, who has arrived in the Republic as Acting Head of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, in the future will be friendly.
"Between our republics should be developed the best relationships, our people are waiting for this and we must meet this expectation", - said the President.

Leonid Tibilov has noted that thanks to the assistance of the Russian Federation, South Ossetia is a free, independent and recognized country,.
"The whole essence and content of the Agreement, signed between South Ossetia and the Russian Federation, are intended to continue our relationship in the field of allied and integration processes. Today we start the implementation of the allied Treaty and the preparation of additional agreements ", - said the head of the South Ossetian state.

Tamerlan Aguzarov, in turn, has expressed his gratitude to Leonid Tibilov for warm reception, stressing that this visit is extremely friendly.
"Today, for the first time, I have arrived in South Ossetia as Acting Head of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania. Earlier with Mr. Totoonov we had visited South Ossetia, attending certain events as official representatives of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation. I felt it necessary to come to South Ossetia and welcome you, Mr. President., "- said the acting head of North Ossetia.

He has stressed that thanks to the assistance of the Russian Federation, the capital of the Republic - Tskhinval is changing for the better, and the Treaty of Alliance and Integration signed between South Ossetia and the Russian Federation will help to further developing of these processes.
"We are very pleased to see the changes in the Republic. We love, respect and appreciate each other and therefore should help each other. I think that today we will discuss issues relating to the assistance that we can provide to South Ossetia in personnel, technical, material and other spheres. We are one nation and we share common goals, "- said Tamerlan Aguzarov.

At the end of the meeting Leonid Tibilov and Tamerlan Aguzarov exchanged gifts. Tamerlan Aguzarov presented to the President of South Ossetia two candlesticks with clockwork in the Gothic style, emphasizing that running the clock mechanism will symbolize a new round of relations between North and South Ossetia and personally between Tamerlane Aguzarov and Leonid Tibilov.

Today, Leonid Tibilov, Temerlan Agouzarov, Alexander Totoonov visited the National Museum of the Republic of South Ossetia, and laid flowers at the Memorial chapel in the yard of the Tskhinval school №5.

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov met with the former head of North Ossetia-Alania Taimuraz Mamsurov, who was on a visit to South Ossetia.
During the meeting the head of the South Ossetian State noted the merits of Taymuraz Mamsurov before the people of South Ossetia, stressing that "he was with our people in August 2008, as well as in hard times".
"As the head of North Ossetia, Taimuraz Mamsurov was an authoritative leader and earned respect of his colleagues," - said Tibilov.

Leonid Tibilov expressed the hope that the great experience of Taimuraz Mamsurov will be used for the benefit of his native land, for the benefit of the Russian nation.

In turn, Taimuraz Mamsurov stressed that «he is always glad to come to the Republic, to the fraternal people."

"Arriving in the Republic, I always see some positive changes. Especially it concerns the sphere of restoration of war-ravaged economy. "- he said.

The head of South Ossetian delegation in the format of mechanisms to prevent and respond to incidents (IPRM) Khokh Gagloyty sent a letter to the head of the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) Kestutis Jankauskas, with the opinion on the necessity to hold an extraordinary meeting of the IPRM,
According to the official website of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy of the RSO for post-conflict settlement, the letter reads in particular:
"I hasten to bring to you my opinion on the necessity to hold an extraordinary meeting in the format of MPRI as soon as possible, on the occasion of hideous acts of provocation, which, I guess, you know in detail, taking place in some sections of the state border of the Republic of South Ossetia, in the area adjacent to the South Ossetian village of Orchosan.
Taking into account the fact of constant stage-managed provocations, South Ossetian, delegation in the format of IPRM believes that everything possible must be done not to aggravate the situation, in order to preserve peace and stability in the region."

July 11, 2015 the Georgian media disseminated information of the analytical department of the Georgian Interior Ministry.
The main essence of common materials is that the South Ossetian border guard units in the statement called as "the Russian occupation forces," supposedly set up border markers beyond the territory of the Republic of South Ossetia.
In this particular case we are talking about the sections of the state border of the Republic of South Ossetia, located to the south of the South Ossetian villages of Tsinagar an Orchosan.

The situation was commented by the head of the South Ossetian delegation in the format of IPRM Khokh Gagloyty:
"We inform you that in this area South Ossetian border guard units carried out the planned work to set up border markers of the Republic of South Ossetia, on its own territory of South Ossetia, at a distance of 50 m. to the state border of South Ossetia. In some cases were carried out the works on replacement of boundary markers, previously damaged by unidentified persons.

These activities were presented to the analytical department of the Georgian Interior Ministry, jointly with the special representative of the Georgian Prime Minister Zurab Abashidze, to the Georgian information space as the "shift of the Tskhinvali occupation line a few hundred meters into the territory of Georgia."

Thus, in determining of this "problem" in the statement of the Interior Ministry of Georgia there are such words as "the territory adjacent to the village of Tsitelubani in Gori district," etc.

Leaving aside questions of competent presentation of issues in a freestyle geographical manner, apparently, it would be appropriate to note that with the same success the Georgian representatives may designate Trabzon area adjacent to the Georgian town of Poti.

In this case, it is useful to remind that the South Ossetian side has proposed to start the joint work of the commission on delimitation and demarcation of the border.

As the head of the South Ossetian delegation in the IPRM format, I announce that none of the border markers along the perimeter of the state border of the Republic of South Ossetia is outside the sovereign territory of South Ossetia.
Inflated informational hysteria by Georgian representatives on the fact of planned works carried out along the border of South Ossetia by the border guard units can be characterized as a vulgar provocation of the Georgian authorities.
"Anxiety" of some persons from the Tbilisi political and administrative establishment on functioning of the international section of the Baku-Supsa oil pipeline, which runs through the territory of South Ossetia, looks far-fetched. The "suggestions" about an alternative route, obviously with facile possibilities of drawing funds from foreign sources, cause ironical smile.

The section of the Baku-Supsa oil pipeline through the territory of South Ossetia is functioning in proper working way. If you have questions to the service of the Baku-Supsa pipeline, the company operator BP may apply to the RSO, and there is no doubt that that it will be done everything for its full operation.

In the final part of this statement, estimating the analytical department of the Georgian Interior Ministry, it is worth noting that, if it could be find some logical explanation for the previous information show, it is hard to find any reasonable explanation for the current information dance, arranged by the analytical department of the Georgian Interior Ministry.

I would also like to express a firm reliance that the accredited diplomatic corps in Georgia will not perceive the propaganda interpretation of the Georgian authorities, but opted for a competent and qualified study of the issue. "

In Tskhinval was held a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee for Foreign Affairs of South Ossetia and Inter-parliamentary Relations.
As the news agency "Res" has been informed by the information-analytical department of the Parliament of the Republic of South Ossetia, the meeting was chaired by the Committee Chairman Igor Kochiev.

There were two basic questions on the agenda:
The draft Agreement on Cooperation between the Parliament of South Ossetia and the People's Assembly- the Parliament of the Republic of Abkhazia;
To set up a permanent Inter-Parliamentary Committee on Cooperation between the Parliament of South Ossetia and the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.

According to Igor Kochiev, between South Ossetia and Abkhazia there are historically established friendly relations in many spheres, including in the sphere of inter-parliamentary activities. After the signing of the agreement inter-parliamentary relations between the two countries will come to a new level and become more systematic.

MP Alexander Pliev has stressed the need for the agreement to establish further cooperation between the parliaments of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
The deputy Olesya Kochieva has noted that the agreement should be of specific nature and cooperation between the legislators of the two republics should be fruitful, including through the regular exchange of experience in legislative work.

Following the discussion, the Committee members unanimously supported the decision to submit the draft agreement to the Presidium of Parliament.
As regards the second question on the agenda, Igor Kochiev has noted that in 2013 between the State Duma of the Russian Federation and the Parliament of South Ossetia was signed a cooperation agreement. To date, there is a question on the formation of a permanent commission for cooperation between the legislative bodies of the two countries for closer cooperation.

During the meeting it was proposed to introduce into the commission the following deputies - Igor Kochiev, Olesya Kochieva, Amiran Dyakonov, Dmitry Parastaev and Gennady Bekoev.
It was stressed that the commission will include members from all four parliamentary parties.