South Ossetia is negotiating the recognition of the republic with a number of states. In the near future, recognition can be expected from several UN member states, said President of South Ossetia Anatoly Bibilov.
“Negotiations are ongoing with many countries, and it’s no secret that Russian colleagues provide great support. I think that we will see not one, but several recognitions from the states -members of the UN,” the President told reporters.
He has noted that South Ossetia does not advertise such negotiations so that a country does not face pressure from the West and Georgia. "When we announce negotiations with a country, then barriers immediately arise. There is pressure from the West, America. Georgia begins to write notes of protest and so on. Therefore, we work quietly, calmly, and are confident that our steps will yield results on recognition of the Republic of South Ossetia, "he said.
He emphasized that "the process of recognition of South Ossetia is irreversible." “Two days or two years later - there’s no point in saying. Nine years have passed since Syria recognized us. In principle, we are not in a hurry,” said the head of South Ossetia.
When asked if Iran could recognize South Ossetia, the President replied: “It would be good, of course.” According to Bibilov, South Ossetia is now developing cultural and economic ties with this country.
