The Russian delegation headed by Deputy Minister of Regional Development of Russia Sergei Vereshchagin,has arrivedin South Ossetiaon a working visit. In Tskhinval the delegation met with representatives of the South Ossetian authorities. The meeting was also attended by President of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov.
The President welcomed the guests and wished them fruitful work in the Republic. He has also recollected the events of August 2008, when Georgia attacked South Ossetia.
"August is significant to us by the fact that on August 26, 2008 by the decision of the Russian leadership South Ossetia was recognized as the independent republic," - said Tibilov.
He has also noted that with the help of the Russian Federation the Republic continues to evolve, and currently the practical implementation of the agreements of the presidents of Russia and South Ossetia is taking place.
"I hope that the interaction between the agencies of the two countries will yield positive results; will be developed proposals which will contribute to growth and strengthening of South Ossetia," - said the president.
He has stressed that one of the main tasks of the new South Ossetian government is to convey the Russian aid to the people, and he has felt this care on himself.
"We'll be working on it; we have enough strength and energy. I assure you that we will do everything to make South Ossetia the developed and prosperous country, "- said Tibilov.
Sergei Vereshchagin, in turn, has said that the Republic was attended by representatives of 17 Russian ministries and agencies, noting that the visit is the result of agreements reached during the visit of the Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to South Ossetia.
"We `ve seen theprogress in the process of development and our task is- to consolidate this positive trend and reach higher levels," - said Vereshchagin.
He has underlined that Russia has always been, is and will remain a reliable partner for South Ossetia.
"We will continue to implement our joint projects, aimed at improving the people's living standards and socio-economic development of the Republic", - assured Vereshchagin.
He has informed that during the meeting will be discussed the results of the work done since 2008 and will be suggested other areas of cooperation.
"We are also going todevelop the plan of activities for the near future that will contribute to the achievement of our common goals," - said Vereshchagin.
Further, the meeting proceeded without the participation of media representatives.
It should be reminded that the Russian delegation arrived in South Ossetia August 13; the visit will last till August 18. During this period it is planned to review the progress in implementing the investment program to promote socio-economic development in 2011, 2012 and 2013, as well as to consider the proposals of the South Ossetian side on the draft investment program for 2013-2015 years.
