Андрей Тадтаев

Issues of bilateral cooperation between South Ossetia and Transnistria were discussed by presidents Leonid Tibilov and Yevgeny Shevchuk during a meeting at the South Ossetian embassy in Abkhazia. The South-Ossetian delegation arrived in Sukhum to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the victory of the Abkhazian people in the Patriotic War of 1992-1993. According to the press secretary of the head of state Ghana Yanovskaya, Leonid Tibilov and Yevgeny Shevchuk discussed further strengthening of bilateral relations, the development of political, economic and cultural cooperation.

The will for victory, dedication and belief in the rightness of their cause have allowed the Abkhaz people to protect their homeland, preserve the honor and dignity of the nation, said the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov speaking at a ceremony in Sukhum on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the victory of Abkhazia in the Patriotic War 1992-1993.

Today at the border of South Ossetia the Georgian authorities have organized a protest action against the delimitation works. This time Georgian journalists have decided to protest against the legitimate and logical actions of South Ossetian authorities.
The day before, according to the Georgian media, it was stated that at the state border near the village of Mugut (Znaur district, RSO) would gather 200 journalists. The South Ossetian authorities, concerned about the possible escalation of the situation have made the statements that the action scheduled for Saturday, as well as several previous ones, threaten the stability in the entire region.
In addition, the relevant letters were sent to the co-chairs of the Geneva discussions on security in Transcaucasia and to the leadership of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia. All responsibility for possible escalation of tension the South Ossetian authorities impose on Tbilisi, as the organizer of mass hysteria around the delimitation works at the state border of South Ossetia.
The action, not so wide, but was held. About 50 people gathered three kilometers to the east of the village of Mugut. They unfurled a Georgian flag, the banner with the inscriptions "Russian occupants" and a few small posters with the similar content.
Between the boundary line and the protesters the Georgian police put up a cordon, blocking about 200-meter section of the demarcation strip. There were also observers of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia. From the South Ossetian side the situation was being observed by several journalists and two unarmed representative of the KGB. The protesters were rather reserved and did not try to get closer to the state border line.
The head of the press service of the KGB of South Ossetia Alexander Smirnov described the situation at the border as the next planned provocation
"It is the impromptu rally that supposedly symbolizes the attitude of the Georgian public to the delimitation works of South Ossetia at the state border. As always in such cases, the Georgian side has exaggerated the scale and significance of such actions – there were no more than 50 people, "- he told reporters.
At the same time, the situation is calm and under control of the South Ossetian authorities.
"The same functions are performed by the Georgian police, who ensure the people not to cross the border line," - said Smirnov.
Having stood on that section of the border about an hour, Georgian journalists went to the other – dividing the Ossetian village Mugut and the Georgian village Dhwani. The reason for the meeting was the situation here with a few houses burnt during combat operations in August 2008. These houses are not restored -the bare walls without roofs and signs of life. They are located in the 50-meter zone between the temporary demarcation structures erected in 2008, and the border line which complies with the boundary of the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast within the Soviet Union and defined by GPS-devices. The homeowners claim that they have no alternative accommodation. They were proposed to disassemble the walls and move them into the Georgian territory, or by restoring their houses to stay and live in the territory of South Ossetia, becoming the citizens of the Republic of South Ossetia, observing the laws of South Ossetia. The residents preferred to "move."
Today the action was held without any excesses. Maybe, the journalists realized the consequences and were not involved into a reckless adventure. What will happen next time?

South Ossetia will participate in the XII International Investment Forum "Sochi- 2013", which is being held in the Black Sea resort September 26 - 29. The delegation of the Republic, led by President Leonid Tibilov is taking part in the forum for the third time. As the Minister for Economic Development of South Ossetia Zalina Khugati has said the news agency "Res", participation in such events opens great prospects for the future economic development of the Republic.
"At the forum will be presented our investment opportunities. Unlike last year, we will focus not only on one object, but we`ll present all the potential size of investments in industry, tourism, agricultural sector, manufacturing, based on the extraction and processing of raw materials , "- said the Minister, noting, that in every area there are objects of national importance.
Virtually all the presentation material will be submitted in electronic format.
"In the 3D format is planned to present the entire territory of our Republic, the information will display the investment potential of all districts of the Republic." Zalina Khugati has noted that currently a lot of work is being done for the investment attractiveness of South Ossetia.
"Today we can say with confidence that in the near future will be created the legal framework that will help to protect our potential investors from various risks of loss and non-return of funds. The projects that South Ossetia presented at the forum last year, despite the pre-existing agreements with the investor have not been implemented due to unresolved issues of private ownership of land, public- private partnership, the lack of legal framework.
Now, according to the minister, the situation must change, as have been elaborated legislative acts, is being improved the legal framework.

The Georgian side is taking the next steps to hamper the engineering constructive works at the state border between South Ossetia and Georgia.
As IA "Res" has been reported at the press service of the KGB of South Ossetia,
on the night of September 22, a group of people from Georgia violated the state border of South Ossetia and near the village of Mugut in Znaur district of South Ossetia set up a makeshift fence, trying to show by their actions, where run the border line.

The information about the refusal of the Georgian authorities to discuss issues on the demarcation of the state border with South Ossetia has caused surprise of the European parliamentarians, announced the deputy of the Russian State Duma Tamerlan Aguzarov during the scientific and practical conference "The Republic of South Ossetia before and after the recognition of the state independence by the Russian Federation," being under way in Tskhinval.
"As a member of PACE, I often visit Europe and at the meetings of this organization I have often heard that the measures to strengthen the border of South Ossetia hinder the movement of the local population. My interlocutors were very surprised to hear that the authorities of South Ossetia were ready to discuss any proposals for the demarcation of the border with Georgia, but the Georgian side did not react to this issue," - said the MP.
Neither the country, nor the people can be eternally at war. "In the absence of official relations between Tskhinval and Tbilisi one can use the methods of public diplomacy, as there are a lot of common issues for the people living on both sides of the state border. But it`s necessary the good will of Tbilisi for the dialogue between South Ossetia and Georgia," - said Aguzarov.
This term means both for the authorities and citizens of South Ossetia the guarantee of non-aggression against the Republic, giving political and legal assessment of the actions of Tbilisi and compensation for the damage.
The deputy has noted that it is the prerogative of the people of South Ossetia and its leaders, "they have a lot to think about - the entry into Russia, the membership in the Customs Union and so on."
"The outlook for the future can be different, but more importantly, it's the daily hard work to solve the problems facing the Republic,"- said the deputy.
Another major issue Aguzarov called the use of the Russian financial aid allocated for the rehabilitation of South Ossetia.
"Funding schemes of the Republic have been radically changed – currently, the funds come directly from the Russian Ministry of Finance to the Ministry of Finance of South Ossetia, bypassing the intermediary agency and are distributed by the leadership of the Republic " - said Aguzarov.
He has added that there were changes in the Russian part of the Intergovernmental Commission ( IGC) on socio-economic cooperation between South Ossetia and Russia - after the resignation of the Minister of Regional Development Viktor Basargin the Russian Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the North Caucasus Federal District Alexander Khloponin is designated as co- Chairman of the Intergovernmental Commission.
"It was gratifying to hear in November 2012 at a meeting of the IGC, that by 2014 the economy of South Ossetia would develop more intensively," - said the Russian parliamentarian.
The statement of the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov that the expenditure of the Russian financial aid will be under the tight control also fills with optimism and hope.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Ossetia David Sanakoev held a series of meetings in Italy, where he had arrived on a working visit on September 4, reported IA "Res" the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Ossetia.
In particular, September 4, was held a meeting of the RSO Foreign Minister with Lara Richatti - deputy party SEL.

South Ossetia and Russia have agreed to start working on a bilateral agreement in the field of fishery. The need to develop aquaculture in the Republic was discussed at yesterday's meeting in Moscow between the Head of the Russian Federal Agency for Fishery Andrei Krainiy and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Ossetia to the Russian Federation Dmitry Medoev, reports the official website of the Federal Agency for Fishery.

Today South Ossetia is celebrating the fifth anniversary of Russia's recognition of the independence of the Republic.

Russia's recognition of South Ossetia is a landmark event in the modern history of the Republic. This was stated by the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov at a press conference, held at the ITAR-TASS news agency, dedicated to the fifth anniversary of Russia's recognition of the independence of the Republic, reported the news agency"Res" the press secretary of the President of South Ossetia Ghana Yanovskaya.