Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Ossetia Dmitri Medoev presented his credentials to the President of the Russian Federation Dmitri Medvedev. According to RSO Foreign Minister Murat Djioev, «this is a crucial moment in the diplomatic life of the Republic of South Ossetia».
«Taking into consideration the biased approach, mistakes and even negligence committed by OSCE representatives, we feel no particular confidence in this international organization», stated the President of RSO Eduard Kokoity at 14 January press-conference summing up the results of the Y2008. «The OSCE showed its activeness and initiative to help us in resuming gas supply to the Republic. If they manage to solve the problem, we would appreciate it. Therefore, if the OSCE have understood their mistakes and negligence, we should continue our contacts with them.
«The Georgian authorities had received and are receiving substantial support from the United States, including assistance weapons and trainings provided to the Georgian armed forces to increase their military capacities», stated the RSO Foreign Minister commenting on the signing of the Georgian-U.S. Charter on Strategic Partnership.