Archive - 2014

The representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Ossetia Madina Valieva took part in the scientific-educational program "Dialogue in the name of the future -2014", held in Moscow. According to Valieva, the forum was attended by representatives of the CIS countries, South Ossetia, Abkhazia, Georgia, South and East Asia, India, the Baltic States, Central and Eastern Europe.
"For South Ossetia in the current situation, it is important an international platform, where in direct contact with representatives of different countries there is an opportunity to declare openly about the country, its interests and real situation," said Valieva.
According to her, the participants of the Dialogue with interest perceived the information about South Ossetia. She has expressed the hope that the young professionals of the Republic will take a more active part in international forums. Valieva has noted that in the framework of the scientific-educational programs the participants were provided with a rich program.
" We had a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov. I asked him about the Treaty to be signed between Russia and South Ossetia; in particular, whether the upcoming agreement will be integrative to South Ossetia or there will remain a possibility for integration in the Eurasian space, as an observer, and, perhaps, even a full member. The Minister has answered that the Treaty will not bring any qualitative changes in the relationships, as well as in the treaties signed between our countries," she said.
The project is organized by the Gorchakov Fund. "Dialogue in the name of the future" is a key project of the Gorchakov Fund, held annually since 2011, dedicated to the foreign policy activities of Russia, its priorities and trends. The aim of the project is the formation of a platform for exchange of views with representatives of the CIS and Baltic countries, to discuss topical international problems through public diplomacy, information about the Russian position on topical issues of the global agenda, as well as the formation of an objective image of Russia in these states. The project is aimed at young scientists, specialists in the field of international relations, employees of research institutes, representatives of state structures and civil society.

Normalization of relations between South Ossetia and Georgia is only possible as between the independent neighbouring states on an equitable basis, stated the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov, commenting on the words of President Vladimir Putin, during the today`s annual press conference, that Tbilisi must make direct contact and political dialogue with South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
"The Georgian-Ossetian conflict, which lasted since the late 80-ies of the last century, was completed in August 2008, when Georgia unleashed the war against South Ossetia. The Russian Federation helped the people of South Ossetia to repel the aggressor, and then recognized the independence of South Ossetia. Since then the normalization of relations is only possible as between the neighboring countries on an equitable basis," said Leonid Tibilov.
He has noted that Vladimir Putin has rightly pointed to the need for direct dialogue.
"Russia for many years has been doing everything to maintain peace in the South Caucasus and to prevent the recurrence of the genocide of Ossetians, committed by Georgia in 1920. Georgia has chosen a different path. A direct consequence of this choice is the change of realities, and Georgia should consider these realities. South Ossetia is the independent state, and Georgia must realize this fact," said the head of state.
According to Leonid Tibilov, first of all Georgia must once and for all refuse even thinking about a new aggression against South Ossetia, admitting guilt for the genocide against Ossetians and signing a legally binding document on the non-use of force.
"The second step should be the recognition of the statehood of South Ossetia. These simple steps will open the way to the dialogue. However, Georgia in every way evades the question of security guarantees and actually sabotages the Geneva international discussions. Between common sense and ideals of Gamsakhurdia and Saakashvili Georgia makes choices not in favor of common sense," concluded the President.

The legal framework between South Ossetia and Russia should be expanded and filled with new content. The new agreement on alliance and integration, which is being developed by Russian and South Ossetian professionals, is intended to legalize the integration processes between the two countries, expressed his opinion Presidential Envoy of the Republic for post-conflict settlement Murat Dzhioev.

According to the official website of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation today, the co-chair of the Commission for Co-operation of the Parliament of South Ossetia and the Federation Council of Russia Alexander Totoonov and the co-chair of the Commission , the Chairman of the South Ossetian Committee for Foreign Policy and Inter-Parliamentary Relations Igor Kochiev will hold a meeting of the Commission for Co-operation of the Federation Council and the Parliament of South Ossetia.

December 18 in Moscow will be held a regular meeting of the Commission for co-operation of the Parliament of South Ossetia and the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. According to the information of the press service of the legislative authority, the delegation, headed by the Parliament Speaker Anatoly Bibilov, has also included the head of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Inter-parliamentary Relations, the Chairman of the South Ossetian part of the Commission Igor Kochiev, the Chairman of the Committee on National Policy and Culture, Education, Science, Religion and Media Yuri Gabaraev.
"During the work of the Commission is expected to discuss the possibility of signing the Agreement between South Ossetia and Russia to settle the issues of dual citizenship. The parliamentarians will also consider a draft law of the RSO "On the basis of the state national policy of the Republic of South Ossetia".
The Commission for Co-operation of the Parliament of South Ossetia and the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation was established in 2008 on the basis of the Agreement between the Federation Council and the Parliament of South Ossetia on inter-parliamentary cooperation. The Commission has been constantly providing advisory and expert assistance to the RSO Parliament in its legislative activity.
The Co-Chairman of the Commission is appointed the Russian senator Alexander Totoonov.

The delegation from South Ossetia, headed by the Minister of Culture Madina Ostaeva, took part in the I Congress of Cultural Workers of North Ossetia-Alania, held in Vladikavkaz on December 16.
At the congress, held at the North Ossetian State Academic Theater, were discussed the topical issues in all areas of cultural activity.
The main topics of the event were the summing up of the "Year of Culture of the Russian Federation "and the 155 anniversary of the birth of the great Ossetian poet Kosta Khetagurov.

On the invitation of the Vladikavkaz Scientific Center, a delegation of the South Ossetian State University participated in the V International theoretical and practical conference "Prospects and features of the integration processes in North and South Ossetia", held in Vladikavkaz last week.

President of the Republic of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov has received the renowned historian, professor at the Agostinho Neto University (Republic of Angola), a native of South Ossetia Muraz Kozonti.
The head of state warmly welcomed the guest, emphasizing that he is familiar with all his achievements and works.

A new agreement on partnership and alliance between South Ossetia and Russia will become one of the fundamental documents defining specific mechanisms of bilateral relations and integration processes, expressed his opinion the Chairman of the State Information and Press of South Ossetia Vyacheslav Gobozov in an interview with the news agency "Res", commenting on the statement of the President Leonid Tibilov about the beginning of the preliminary consultations with Russian colleagues on the development of the draft treaty.

Development of contractual relations between Russia and South Ossetia and Abkhazia is not directed against third countries and does not create security threat in Transcaucasia. This was stated by the RF Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich.
Commenting on the statement of the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov to work on a new treaty of alliance and partnership with the Russian Federation, Lukashevich said that "these statements show the interest of the Republic of South Ossetia to develop contractual partnership with Russia."
"It is a legitimate interest of the new formed sovereign state. There's no other meaning,"- said the representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
He has noted that the issue of further legal formalization of relations between Russia, Abkhazia and South Ossetia was actively discussed at the last round of the Geneva international discussions on security in Transcaucasia.
"The head of the Russian delegation, State Secretary - Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin has clearly explained that the development of contractual relations with these countries is in no way directed against third countries and does not create security threat; this issue should be discussed directly between Tskhinval, Sukhum and Tbilisi in the framework of discussions that we tried to do during the last round in Geneva, "- said Lukashevich.
He has stressed that the content and parameters of further contractual and legal regulation of relations between Russia and South Ossetia and Abkhazia are quite transparent.