Archive - 9/2015

Today Abkhazia is celebrating its main holiday - Independence Day, the 22nd anniversary of the Victory in the 1992-1993 Patriotic War.
There is no a family in the Republic, where the holiday is celebrated without a heavy heart. This day in a history of Abkhazia is the anniversary of the liberation of the capital of Abkhazia from Georgian troops. During the September 1993 attack, the battles for the Republic's capital Sukhum, which lasted 11 days, determined the overall outcome of the Patriotic war of Abkhazia.
September 30, 1993 the whole country was liberated from Georgian troops. Every year on this day, the veterans of the Georgian-Abkhazian recall those events, visiting the graves commemorating their fallen comrades.
By tradition, on September 30 in the capital of the Republic is held a parade, festivities on the seafront of the city of Sukhum, and throughout the country - celebrations.
As part of activities dedicated to this important date at 11:00 took place a solemn ceremony of laying wreaths and flowers at the memorial to fallen soldiers in the Park of Glory and then took place a military parade of the Defense Ministry troops and the 7th Russian military base deployed in Gudauta.
At 13:00 were laid flowers at the memorial complex of the first president of the Republic of Abkhazia Vladislav Ardzinba in the village of Eschera, Sukhum district.
At 15:00 took place a ceremony of laying flowers at the tomb of the second president of the Republic of Abkhazia Sergei Bagapsh in the village of Dzhgyarda, Ochamchira district.
In the evening, at 17:00 in the Abkhazian State Philharmonic Society will take place a solemn meeting and a concert dedicated to the 22nd anniversary of the Victory in the 1992 - 1993 Great Patriotic War of the Abkhaz people. After the official part it will take place a concert and the performance of the State Dancing Group of South Ossetia "Simd."
Events on the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of the victory will continue theatrical performance with elements of reconstruction of the events of the Patriotic War of the 1992-1993 Abkhaz people, which will begin at 18:30 on Freedom Square in Sukhum.
The 1992-1993 Patriotic War of the Abkhaz people, which lasted 413 days, ended with a victory over the Georgian aggressor. On the Abkhaz side participated in the war to 12 thousand people.
According to the book of the candidate of history, military historian Valiko Pachulia " The 1992 – 1993 Georgian-Abkhazian war" were killed 1,392 fighters from Abkhazia, 106 - from Russia (without the republics of the North Caucasus), 133 - volunteers from the North Caucasus, 18 - from the CIS, Transnistria and Nagorno-Karabakh, 6 - from Turkey, 3 - from Syria, 1 - from Poland. 150 people are still listed the missing.
Hundreds of civilians - women, the elderly and children have become the victims of the bloody war. Only in a helicopter, downed by the Georgian guards over the village of Lata (Kodori gorge), December 14, 1992, 85 people were burned alive.
For courage and bravery shown in the battle, more than 6000 war veterans were presented high state awards, 360 soldiers awarded the title of Hero of Abkhazia, among them volunteers from South Ossetia.

September 29, President of the Republic of Abkhazia Raul Khajimba received disabled veterans of liberation war in South Ossetia, headed by the President of the "Fund to protect the wounded, disabled during the hostilities on the territory of South Ossetia in 1989-2008" Madina Plieva.
The South Ossetian delegation arrived in Sukhum to celebrate Independence Day and the 22nd anniversary of the victory of the Abkhaz people in the 1992-1993 war on the invitation of the "Fund of disabled veterans of the 1992-1993 Patriotic War of the Abkhaz Nation".
The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Abkhazia Vitaly Gabniya,
According to Madina Plieva, during the meeting were discussed problems of the amputees.
"Raul Khajimba offered to consider the issues of persons with disabilities at the prosthetics center in Gagra. The President has also instructed to study the issue of rehabilitation of the disabled citizens of South Ossetia in the Abkhaz sanitaria and health resorts ", - she said.
During the visit it is also planned to sign a cooperation agreement between the President of the "Fund to protect the wounded, disabled during the hostilities on the territory of South Ossetia in 1989-2008" and the "Fund of disabled veterans of the 1992-1993 Patriotic War of the Abkhaz Nation."
In an interview with the news agency "Res" the Chairman of the Association of Disabled Veterans of the 1992-1993 Patriotic War of the Abkhaz Nation in Sukhum and Sukhum district Timur Zantariya has noted that the Abkhazian war and the heroes who gave their lives in the struggle for independence will remain in the memory of the Abkhaz people for ever.
"Every stone, every blade of grass remembers the pain and suffering of the fallen soldiers. We lost many guys - I'm very happy to have met with the South-Ossetian guys, with Madina Plieva. We have a common fate. We had one common enemy, and we were able to overpower it. "
He has added that the Fund of the Abkhaz war invalids has the projects that can be implemented in cooperation with the South Ossetian Fund of the wounded.
On the same day, representatives of the two organizations laid flowers and wreaths on the graves of the Abkhaz presidents Vladislav Ardzimba and Sergey Bagapsh.
Today, the South Ossetian delegation will take part in the festivities and celebrations on the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of the victory of the Abkhaz people in the 1992-1993 war.

The speech by Vladimir Putin, of course, is the central event of the 70th session of the UN General Assembly, said the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov, commenting on the speech of the President of the Russian Federation.
Leonid Tibilov has noted that the speech of the responsible leader of one of the world's leading states contains very substantive, comprehensive and candid assessment and analysis of the main challenges and threats faced by the international community.
"It was openly told about the reasons, including the short-sighted actions of the West and, above all, the forces that claim to be the world leader," - stated the President of South Ossetia.
Tibilov believes that the "actions of a number of countries pose a global threat, which for the sake of their ambitions try to overthrow the unwanted governments that refuse to play the role of someone's puppets."
"Trying to exploit the power of religious extremists, these countries have unleashed the terrible genie, with which they can`t cope alone anymore, - said the head of South Ossetia. - For someone's irresponsible actions mankind is paying a terrible price- blood of innocent people is shedding, cultural heritage is being destroyed."
All who live in the regions, neighboring to the Middle East, Ukraine, keenly feel the growing sense of threat and anxiety, continued Leonid Tibilov. – Every day we can see on TV the shots with destroyed buildings, military equipment, fire, streams of refugees- a wave of human suffering and despair. All this happens quite near, the distance from the Caucasus to Syria or Ukraine is very short. Today someone consider it the elements of a global manipulation, but if it is not stopped, there will not be any safe place on the planet. "
Security in all its aspects has become a global challenge, and Russia calls for uniting.
According to the President of South Ossetia, in defiance of Western standards Russia is pursuing its policy without double standards, offering all states to follow the same general rules for the future of all nations.
"Russia`s commitment to honesty and moral principles are worthy of the great country, causing the increasing recognition and respect in the world, - stated Tibilov.
From the UN rostrum Russia`s appeal to join forces against the impending danger was heard all over the world."

Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy for post-conflict settlement Murat Dzhioev has received the head of the Mission of the International Committee of the Red Cross in the Republic of South Ossetia Jan Mishkots, completing his work in this post.
Jan Mishkots introduced his successor as the head of the ICRC mission Nalyan Antman.
Murat Dzhioev has expressed his appreciation to Mr. Jan Mishkots for cooperation, emphasized the joint efforts with the ICRC to search for the missing, and stressing the need to intensify joint efforts in this direction. He wished Jan Mishkots success in his future humanitarian work and Nalyan Antman expressed his wishes for a successful work in the post of the head of the ICRC mission in the Republic.
Jan Miski headed the Mission of the International Committee of the Red Cross in the Republic of South Ossetia since September 2014.

Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy of the Republic of South Ossetia for post-conflict settlement Murat Dzhioev has met with representatives of the Russian Foreign Ministry, members of the Russian delegation at the Geneva discussions on security in Transcaucasia Dvinyaninov and Kulakhmetov.

During the meeting was discussed the situation at the state border between South Ossetia and Georgia, including Leningor district, as well as preparations for new multilateral meetings in Geneva.

"With regard to new provocations carried out by the Georgian side in July in the areas, where installed border signs by representatives of South Ossetia, both sides underscored the urgent need for delimitation and demarcation works at the state border between South Ossetia and Georgia.
South Ossetian side has expressed extreme concern over the incident at the border, taking place September 23, when was wounded a civilian resident of South Ossetia, who was cultivating his plot near the village of Ioncha in Znaur district."

It was noted that on the eve of the upcoming meeting in Geneva the Russian and South Ossetian sides noted the paramount importance of the question of non-use of force in Transcaucasia, the need to conclude solid legally binding agreements between the Republic of South Ossetia and Georgia, the Republic of Abkhazia and Georgia.

"It was noted that on the background of the NATO training and assessment center, opened near Tbilisi the task to provide lasting security of two new independent republics in the region is of particular relevance, - emphasized the envoy.
South Ossetian side once again underlined the importance of further expansion of South Ossetian-Russian allied relations in order to strengthen stability and security in the region. The Russian side confirmed the intention to contribute fully to strengthen the state's sovereignty and the inviolability of borders of the Republic of South Ossetia ".

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.

South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov has received a delegation of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Ulitka, arrived in Tskhinval on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Republic.

The meeting was attended by members of the delegation - Deputy of the Parliament of PMR Andrew Sipchenko, Ambassador of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic to the Republic of South Ossetia Yegor Kochiev, as well as a Chairman of the Supreme Court of South Ossetia Ilona Khubaeva.

During the meeting, Leonid Tibilov has stressed that South Ossetia has special ties of friendship with the people of Transnistria.
"People of Transnistria today live in difficult conditions and I want you to know that we are always with you - the president said. - I am sure that your Republic will be recognized and your neighbors will take on peaceful coexistence, neighborly relations. Give the people of Transnistria and the Republic's leadership my best wishes, as well as peace and prosperity."

In turn, Vitaly Ulitka thanked Leonid Tibilov for the warm reception, particularly noting Ossetian hospitality.
"Our stories are similar, even identical. Our people had to go through many difficulties, - he said. - We were part of one big country - the Soviet Union. I wish you personally and your people prosperity, growth and stability. "
The guests were awarded the medals "In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Republic of South Ossetia."
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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.

Today, September 9, South Ossetia is celebrating the seventh anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of South Ossetia and the Russian Federation.
September 9, 2008, following the historic decision of the leadership of the Russian Federation to recognize the independence of South Ossetia, was another confirmation of the assistance and support that Russia is providing to South Ossetia.
People of South Ossetia appreciate and are grateful for the efforts of the Russian Federation to sustain socio-economic development of South Ossetia and advancing its position in the international arena, as well as the maintenance of peace and stability.
To date, the level of the allied relations between Russia and South Ossetia is very high and this is evidenced by a large number of intergovernmental agreements in various fields, as well as the Agreement on Integration and Cooperation, signed between the two countries March 18, 2015.
The integration process is going on, which is confirmed by the foreign policy of the Russian Federation, determined by Presidential Decree, issued May 7, 2012, which is being actively implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.

In Tskhinval took place a meeting of the President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov with the People's Artist of Russia Sergei Bezrukov. The meeting was also attended by People's Artist of Russia, Ukraine, North and South Ossetia Larisa Gergieva, director of the National State Opera and Ballet Anatoly Galaov, director and playwright Anna Mathison, as well as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of South Ossetia in the Russian Znaur Gassiyev.

The Head of State welcomed the guests and noted that "this evening is a great event in the cultural life of the Republic."
"Your visit is sure to leave its mark on the cultural life of the Republic. We are pleased to welcome you to our land. Our fellow citizens are happy that they can enjoy the works of Sergei Bezrukov, "- the president said.
He has also noted that the recital is held on the day of establishment diplomatic relations between South Ossetia and Russia.

In turn, Sergei Bezrukov thanked the President of the Republic for the reception.
"The hospitality here is at the highest level. Today, I`ll try to read Russian poetry and the classics. These places are associated with times of Great Russian classics, they loved the entire Caucasus, I would like to see the Caucasus living in peace, friendship and harmony, "- he said.
During the meeting, Larisa Gergieva has also noted the positive changes that have occurred over the past two years in Tskhinval.
"I always come with great joy to South Ossetia, and I always feel here like at home - she said. - Over the past two years the city has changed for the better. Tomorrow I will open my annual festival in Vladikavkaz and, by tradition, the part of the festival will be held in Tskhinval and this tradition should be strengthened. "
Gergieva has also expressed gratitude to the Ambassador of South Ossetia to Russia, who has assisted in the visit of Sergei Bezrukov in South Ossetia.

It should be noted that the recital of the outstanding Russian actor Sergei Bezrukov in Tskhinval is part of the Festival "Visiting Larisa Gergieva."