Plans on returning the residents of Leningor district of South Ossetia who were expelled from their homes during the occupation of the area by the Georgian armed formations from 1989 to 2008, have been discussed at the meeting of the President of South Ossetia, Eduard Kokoity, with the heads of the ministries and departments. The meeting was also attended by representatives of public organizations of refugees from Georgia and from Leningor District, currently living in North Ossetia, and also by the Deputy Minister of the Regional Development Minister Sergei Vereshchagin.
Eduard Kokoity has reminded the audience that the leadership of the Republic is taking all measures to ensure the return of refugees, but he does not see the real interest on their part, the president has underlined. .
"The Ministry of Regional Development of Russia expressed a desire to establish a separate program for development of the Leningor district, but it is important for us to see real people, who are going to return to their homes for permanent residence to allocate funds for them ", - the President has said.
Different opinions on ensuring the return of the residents have also been expressed during the meeting. According to the Presidential Adviser on social issues Nugzar Gabaraev the social passport system of the district should be held to have a real picture of the needs of the returned residents for providing them with relevant socio-economic conditions. At the same time, the Deputy Prime Minister Domenty Kulumbegov called for the speedy return of the refugees, who, according to Kulumbegov should participate themselves in provision of the necessary facilities with support of the state.
Sergei Vereshchagin advised to focus on jobs creation and on enabling environment for business development in the district that, in his opinion, urges to the return of refugees.
Former residents of the district have also expressed their views and comments, having noted that most of the refugees are confused by lack of socio-economic and living conditions for repatriation.
The President asked them to create a single organization, which would reflect the views and interests of all refugees from the region and expressed his willingness to meet with its representatives to discuss specific actions to implement the program for their return.
