South Ossetian President Leonid Tibilov has received the Chairman of the People's Council of the Donetsk People's Republic Denis Pushilin.
The meeting was also attended by the Prime Minister of the Republic Domenti Kulumbegov and the Chairman of the Committee on Legislation, Legality and Local Self-Government of the South Ossetian Parliament Olesya Kochieva.
Opening the meeting, President Leonid Tibilov has welcomed the guests, noting that the decision to recognize the independence of the Donetsk People's Republic by was made by the Government and the Parliament of South Ossetia unanimously.
"Today, South Ossetia is ready to strengthen diplomatic ties with Donetsk.
Appropriate instructions have been given to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Today, we are laying a foundation for the development of our relations, and we must make every effort in order that our people may be proud of this relationship, "- he said.
The President has also stressed that the heroic people of Donetsk, as well as the people of South Ossetia, experienced great hardships.
"Unfortunately, we must note with regret that Kiev is under the influence of destructive forces that could take over."
At the same time, the president has added, that the South Ossetian leadership is pleased to note that the fraternal friendly people are on the path of development of the statehood.
"We are always happy to see your successes. Let luck and success accompany you on the chosen path. "
In turn, Denis Pushilin thanked the President for the warm reception and congratulated on the holiday, noting that the examples of South Ossetia and Abkhazia always inspired confidence in the residents of Donetsk.
"These examples gave us strength when we started our actions, disagreed with the coup d'état that took place in Kiev. We could not accept the fact that there was a rewriting of history ", - he said."
Denis Pushilin has stressed that today South Ossetia and the Donetsk People`s Republic have reached a new level of relations.
"Today, our delegation has arrived delegation to start cooperation in various fields", - he said and expressed confidence that the cooperation would be fruitful.
During the meeting it was also said about the role of the Russian Federation, "big brother", which has been providing great assistance both to South Ossetia and Donetsk.
"Russia is really on the side of the truth", - said Pushilin.
He has also expressed his gratitude to all the Ossetian people for support in the defense of Donetsk.
"Ossetian diaspora in Donetsk in arms was defending the Republic, despite the great risks and losses", - he said.
At the end of the meeting, Leonid Tibilov presented Denis Pushilin with the "Order of Friendship" - for his great contribution to the development and strengthening of relations and cooperation between the peoples of South Ossetia and the Donetsk People's Republic and in connection with the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Parliament of the Republic of South Ossetia.
In turn, Denis Pushilin presented the South Ossetian President a memorable gift – a sword, forged from the splinters of shells, exploded on the Donetsk land, entwined with roses. Rose is a symbol of Donetsk.
"We are even ready to reforge weapons into flowers," - said Pushilin.
It should be noted that along with the numerous delegations, a delegation of the Donetsk People's Republic, headed by the Chairman of the People's Council Denis Pushilin, arrived in South Ossetia to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Parliament of South Ossetia.
