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Rector of the South Ossetian State University Vadim Tedeev received a delegation of the Russian Institute of Strategic Studies headed by the Director Leonid Reshetnikov

29/10/2015 - 10:56

Rector of the South-Ossetian State University Vadim Tedeev has met with the delegation of the Russian Institute of Strategic Studies, headed by its director Leonid Reshetnikov.
During the meeting they discussed issues of cooperation between the South Ossetian State University and Russian Institute of Strategic Studies. In particular, all points were agreed upon a cooperation agreement to be signed by Vadim Tedeev and Leonid Reshetnikov on 28 October.
Technical issues have been agreed on the joint International Scientific and Practical Conference on Political Science, scheduled for October 28 in the conference hall of the Republican Library.
Also, the delegation met with the faculty and students of the South Ossetian State University.
At the beginning of the meeting the rector of the South Ossetian State University Vadim Tedeev has noted that on Wednesday, Oct. 28 South Ossetian State University and the Russian Institute of Strategic Studies will sign a cooperation agreement.
"In February, 2015 I had a telephone conversation with Leonid Reshetnikov, during which an agreement was reached about the meeting and the possible signing of a cooperation agreement, as well as to hold an International scientific and practical conference at our University - said Vadim Tedeev. - Both events are scheduled for 28 October. "
Leonid Reshetnikov, in turn, said he was glad to arrive in South Ossetia, as well as to start cooperation with the South Ossetian State University.
"We have arrived in South Ossetia with a great sense of love and friendship, - said Reshetnikov. - After signing the agreement with the South Ossetian State University, we will address specific issues. If possible, we will order the specialists of the South Ossetian State University research projects in various areas, carry out joint activities, invite the South Ossetian students, postgraduate students for training in our institute. With the rector we had a detailed discussion on cooperation. Our plans are real, and we will fulfill them. We reached an understanding on all issues and I am sure that cooperation between the South Ossetian State University and Russian Institute of Strategic Studies will be most effective."
According to Reshetnikov, the peoples of South Ossetia and Russia belong to the same civilization.
"We all belong to one civilization - said Reshetnikov. - We are united by centuries-old ties and traditions, approach to life, to human relationships, to work, to duty. "
Reshetnikov also spoke about the history and work of his institute.
"Our institute is special - it has no analogues in Russia, - said the director. - It was created in 1992 by decree of then-President Boris Yeltsin. Since 2009, the institute received a new Charter, according to which its founder is the President of the Russian Federation, and it works on the state order - the order of the President's Executive Office. We are the analytic center, which is preparing analytical works ; basically, the works on the external aspects of our state, while considering the issues related to domestic policy, primarily, national issues, interfaith relations, some issues of economic development. "
A member of the Russian Institute for Strategic Studies, a military journalist Yuri Kotenok said that the first time he had come to South Ossetia in 2004.
"At that time there was a difficult situation, when Georgian enclaves were being armed by Georgia, were organized armed provocations, skirmishes - said Kotenok. - After my first visit to South Ossetia, I was trying to support the Republic in every way. In 2008, when the war broke out here, I immediately packed my bags and 9 August I was in North Ossetia. In Tskhinval I could only arrive August 10. "
At the end of the meeting, the rector of South Ossetian state University Vadim Tedeev thanked the members of the delegation of RISS for interesting presentations and expressed hope that such meetings will be frequent..

The dialogue between the EU observer mission patrols with the border residents of South Ossetia is impossible - Khokh Gagloyty

24/09/2015 - 15:01

In the Georgian village of Ergneti was held a meeting in the format of mechanisms to prevent and respond to incidents (IPRM).
As reported by Deputy Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy of South Ossetia for post-conflict settlement Khokh Gagloyty, in the course of the meeting there were discussed issues of security around the perimeter of the state border of South Ossetia with Georgia.
"During the meeting was received alarming news concerning the inhabitant of the village of Ioncha, Znaur district of South Ossetia - said Gagloyty. - This man was cultivating his plot by a tractor and was fired from the Georgian side. As a result, he was wounded in the arm. We have brought this information to all the participants of the IPRM. This case is currently under study. "
Gagloyty has noted that the meeting took place in a calm atmosphere.
"We have studied the incidents occurred in the previous period – said Deputy Envoy. – The statistics of offenses did not go beyond the totaling measurement of the previous period. The only thing that can be noted is that in July the South Ossetian border guards recorded the fact of carrying on a dialogue between the EU observer mission patrols with residents of the South Ossetian village of Tsnelis in Znaur district of South Ossetia.
We have brought to the attention of patrols of the Mission of the European Union that it impossible to carry on such dialogues, because such communication contributes to border violation by the Observer Mission patrols, or urge some residents of South Ossetia to violate the state border. We have stated that they should desist from such dialogues in the future. "
Gagloyty has also noted that is the format of the meeting was received the information concerning the fate of the missing citizens of South Ossetia.
"There is some progress in terms of establishing communication between the Georgian investigating agencies and the authorities of South Ossetia to monitor investigative measures to search for the missing citizens of South Ossetia. According to the OSCE co-chair Angelo Gnedinger, this mechanism will be implemented during the upcoming Geneva talks. "
The next meeting in the format of IPRM is scheduled for October 29.

Leonid Tibilov received a delegation of Abkhazia

20/09/2015 - 23:02

In Tskhinval has taken place a meeting of the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov with the delegation of the Republic of Abkhazia, led by President Raul Khajimba, arrived to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Republic of South Ossetia.
Leonid Tibilov has welcomed the guests, noting that in South Ossetia are always glad to welcome the arrival of representatives of fraternal peoples.
"We are happy that today, you, our brothers, are with us, - said the president. - We have gone the same way and will continue to do everything possible to ensure the relationship between our countries will meet the interests of our peoples, moving along the path chosen by our peoples. This is a very important point. "
According to Tibilov, the peoples of South Ossetia and Abkhazia have suffered a lot.
"We came through wars, forced upon us by our southern neighbors, - the president said. - We are entering new levels of construction and strengthening of the state, we see the successes that are available the Republic of Abkhazia and always welcome the positive developments. "
Raul Khajimba has congratulated the President and the people of South Ossetia on the 25th anniversary of proclamation of the Republic.
"We are laying today the foundations that will enable future generations to say that their ancestors have done everything for our people to survive - said Khajimba. - We have a major strategic partner - Russia, which facilitates the process of formation of our states. "
Khajimba said that for 25 years the people of South Ossetia and Abkhazia had gone through many problems.
"Our neighbors in Georgia do not realize that we must live in peace. There is not any alternative to the path that we have chosen and they have to realize this fact", - said Khajimba.
At the end of the meeting members of the Abkhazian delegation were presented state awards of the Republic.

South Ossetia is commemorating the victims of the Beslan tragedy

03/09/2015 - 14:50

South Ossetia is commemorating the victims of the Beslan tragedy, which claimed the 335 innocent lives in September 2004.
Mourning events in memory of the victims will be held on the Church square of Tskhinval near the monument "Sorrowful angel".
335 balls will be launched in the sky in memory of the innocent victims.
The event will be attended by the leadership of the Republic, school children and the public representatives.
The participants will recognize the need to confront terrorism, warning of today's schoolchildren from this evil.
The delegation of South Ossetia will take part in the mourning events in Beslan.
The terrorist attack in Beslan in September 2004, has become the most terrible and inhuman tragedy in the modern history of mankind: for three days in a gym of Beslan school № 1, the terrorists were holding 1 128 thousand hostages. September 3б at 13:15 in the school gym was the first explosion, after which began the operation to rescue the hostages.
335 people were killed, including 186 children, and more than 800 people were injured.

South Ossetian President discussed foreign policy issues with the ambassadors of the Republic

19/08/2015 - 12:30

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia Kazbulat Tskhovrebov and the ambassadors of South Ossetia to the Russian Federation, Abkhazia, as well as with the head of the Consulate of the Republic to North Ossetia.
In the course of the meeting were discussed issues relating to foreign policy.
According to the President, foreign policy in the countries of residence of the ambassadors of the Republic should be represented at the highest level.
"The foreign policy of our country, first of all, is represented in Russia, - said the president. - Russia takes the first place in everything related to our development, and we appreciate the relationships between our countries, we will do everything possible to ensure their further development and strengthening.
The main priority of the foreign policy of our country is interaction with the great Russia and, of course, with those countries which have recognized our independence. "
Tibilov focused on the activities of the Embassy of South Ossetia in Russia associated with the implementation of the Treaty of Alliance and the Integration signed between Russia and South Ossetia.
"The agreement signed between the two countries requires the development of additional agreements, which are necessary for its implementation, - said Tibilov. –
I have instructed the heads of the ministries and agencies of the Republic to do this work.
The Embassy of South Ossetia to Russia should be also involved in the development of these agreements. In any case, they must be aware of the direction in which the work will be done. "
The president also gave some assessment of the activities of the ambassadors of the Republic of South Ossetia.
"Znaur Gassiev has recently been appointed the Ambassador of South Ossetia to Russia, and I can already see some progress in the work of our embassy. I think that this attitude will be maintained, - the president said. - Our Consulate in North Ossetia, in the person of Maurice Sanakoev is at the initial stage of its formation and development.
I think that in the person of the new ambassador, the Consulate will receive the proper nourishment in addressing the challenges.
With regard to the diplomatic mission of our Republic in Abkhazia, we have full confidence in our Ambassador Oleg Botsiev. He has made an outstanding contribution to friendly relations established between South Ossetia and Abkhazia."
The President also gave a positive assessment to the work of the newly appointed Minister of foreign Affairs of South Ossetia Kazbulat Tskhovrebov.
"Kazbulat Tskhovrebov has previously worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, so he knew well the activities of the Agency, - the president said. - He is a qualified specialist, and I think the positive aspects that have been under the previous minister, will be continued. "
The ambassadors, in turn, have reported to the President on the foreign policy activities, pursued by the countries that have recognized the Republic of South Ossetia.

Questions of organization of the commemorative events dedicated to the 7th anniversary of the August war, were discussed at the meeting with the President of South Ossetia

04/08/2015 - 09:34

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov held a meeting with the heads of ministries and departments, heads of city and district administrations.
At the beginning of the meeting were discussed questions of organization of mourning events dedicated to the 7th anniversary of the August 2008.

"This year will be seven years since another armed attack of Georgia against our Republic, our people - the president said. - We have no right to forget those days, and we will never forget them. We will remember those who laid down their lives for today. "

The State Adviser to the President, the Chairman of the Committee for preparation and holding of socially significant events Zhanna Zasseeva presented the plan of commemoration of the 7th anniversary of the war in August 2008.

According to her, the ceremonies will begin August 7 in the building of the Russian peacekeepers battalion and will end with the action "Fires in the towers."
"On the Theater Square of Tskhinval will start the actions "We remember everything, " " On the way of memory "," - said Zasseeva.

She has noted that in the ceremonies will also take part mothers of the Russian soldiers killed during the war in August 2008.

In the course of the meeting, the heads of agencies and ministries reported to the President about their activities.

According to the Interior Ministry Akhsar Lavoev, the situation for two weeks in the Republic was calm.

"During this period there was not a single crime - said Lavoev. - Registered 11 incidents of a different nature.

Leonid Tibilov instructed the head of the Interior Ministry to intensify efforts to solve these crimes.

Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy of South Ossetia for post-conflict settlement Murat Dzhioev reported to the President about the work done by his Office.

"This month, there were two meetings in the framework of the IPRM, the first of which was initiated by us in connection with the incidents at the state border - said Dzhioev. - In the course of this meeting international representatives have noted that there were no any violations of the border line by South Ossetian side. One of the highlights of these actions staged by Georgia was the arrival of the Chairman of the European Council, Donald Tusk. After visiting the border line, he has commented nothing, as he saw himself that there were no any violations. "

Emergencies Minister Sergei Sanakoev said that the situation in the Republic was stable.

"The only thing is that due to weather conditions increased the number of fires - said Sanakoev. - Last week the fire brigade 31 times went on the location of the fire. "

The meeting also raised the issue of the proper use of the national flag. According to the president, the attitude to the state symbols should be careful.

The participants of the meeting decided to prohibit individual entrepreneurs from using the coloring of the flag for commercial purposes.

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov has received Stanislaw Kesaev

24/07/2015 - 20:36

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov has met with First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of North Ossetia-Alania Stanislav Kesaev, who is in the country on a working visit.
At the meeting were raised issues of cooperation between the parliaments of South and North Ossetia, Stanislav Kesaev and First Deputy Chairman of the Parliament of South Ossetia Inal Mamiev told about preparation for signing an agreement on inter-parliamentary cooperation between the two republics.
"We have started to work on the agreement with the V-th convocation deputies of the Parliament of South Ossetia, it is almost ready. Today, we need more time to go over the items, to work out a formal part of the agreement. There is a very interesting proposal to time its signature to the 25th anniversary of the Republic, "- said Stanislav Kesaev.
Leonid Tibilov stressed the importance of signing of the agreement by making instructions to the relevant departments to study the issue and the signing of the document.
"The leadership of the Republic welcome everything related to the development of our relations and cooperation. We are always happy to see our friends from North Ossetia. I want to emphasize that you are a true friend of the people of South Ossetia. You`ve been with us in the difficult times, and today you continue to work on common issues", - said the president.
The meeting was attended by the Prime Minister of South Ossetia Domenty Kulumbegov.

Provocations at the state border are unacceptable and offensive - Khokh Gagloyty

21/07/2015 - 10:11

The South Ossetian side in the framework of the IPRM called unacceptable and offensive the provocative actions of the Georgian side at the state border between South Ossetia and Georgia, said Deputy Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy of South Ossetia for post-conflict settlement Khokh Gagloyty after a meeting of participants in the mechanisms to prevent and respond to incidents (IPRM), held in the village of Ergneti.
According to him, today's meeting was initiated by the South Ossetian side in connection with the provocations taken place last ten days at the state border between South Ossetia and Georgia.
"During the meeting we once again reminded all the participants of the conscious firing of the border markers, - said Gagloyty. - We said that this course resulted in the unacceptable and offensive provocations that took place the last ten days. In the case of recurrence of such acts on the adjacent territory, will be followed an appropriate response. "
According to Gagloyty, at the suggestion of representatives of the international organizations, the participants of the meeting expressed their readiness to work for maintaining peace in the region.
"Some interest was aroused by the statement of one of the representatives of international organizations, who said that the population of the area adjacent to South Ossetia had expressed dissatisfaction with the actions with participation of the civil and political sector of Georgia.

The South Ossetian youth representatives took part in the celebration of the Youth Day in Dagestan

01/07/2015 - 16:06

June 26 - June 29 representatives of the South Ossetian youth public organization "Sunrise" of the People's Party of South Ossetia, the Committee on Youth, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of South Ossetian and youth activists took part in the celebration of the Youth Day in the Republic of Dagestan,.
According to Deputy Chairman of the organization "Sunrise" Azamat Kokoev, South Ossetian side was invited to the festival by the management of the tourist center "Seagull" - the state budgetary institution of the Republic of Dagestan.

"In Dagestan, we have been welcomed with incredible warmth - said Kokoev. - We met with youth activists of the Republic, took part in a round table organized by the Youth Parliament of Derbent, where we discussed issues of cooperation between our countries, creating interesting joint projects. "

According to Kokoev, during the event was read out a welcome address of the Chairman of the Committee on Youth Policy, Sports and Tourism of South Ossetia Sergey Zasseev to the Minister of Youth Affairs of the Republic of Dagestan Zaur Kurbanov.
"This is not our first trip to Dagestan - said Koko. - We exchange experiences with Dagestani youth, they also come to us. We maintain good friendly relations, and intend to strengthen them further."

Kokoev has noted that for representatives of South Ossetia was organized a tour of the sights of Dagestan.
"Dagestanis are very hospitable people - said Kokoev. – We have very positive impressions of the trip. We would like to express special thanks to the management of the tourist center
"Seagull" in the person of Dada Hajiyev and his Deputy Hassan Ataev for cordial reception. "

According to Kokoev, South Ossetian delegation was also invited to the celebration of the 2000th anniversary of the city of Derbent in September.

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