President of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev took part in the festive event on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the formation of the State Security Committee of South Ossetia, the press service of the head of state reports.
At the beginning of the event, a solemn opening ceremony of the KGB Historical Museum took place.
In his congratulatory speech, the President has noted that security is the most important factor in the stable development of the Republic of South Ossetia and the well-being of its people.
“Personnel of the state security agencies serve the Motherland with honor, preventing and suppressing external threats, countering extremist activities and protecting the state border of the Republic of South Ossetia.
True patriots serve in the ranks of the KGB, people of high honor and responsibility, capable of responding to any challenges and defending our national interests. I am convinced that you will continue to effectively counter the existing threats, reliably protecting our constitutional rights and the legitimate interests of our citizens,” said Alan Gagloev.
The President addressed the words of special gratitude to the veterans of the state security agencies, emphasizing that they laid traditions for the new generation, made an invaluable contribution to the formation and development of the Republic of South Ossetia.
“Your courage and resilience are inscribed in golden letters in the historical annals of the Ossetian people,” he said and wished them further success and well-being.
The head of the KGB Oleg Shiran also congratulated the employees of the state security bodies on their professional holiday.
“With gratitude and respect, I congratulate our veterans, the older generation of South Ossetian Chekists, who defended South Ossetia from external and internal threats, laid the traditions of faithful service to the interests of the Fatherland, on which new generations of security officers are brought up.
The personnel of the KGB showed courage and endurance, making a significant contribution to the resistance to the armed aggressor during the Patriotic War of the Ossetian people in 1989-2008. Many were awarded high state awards,” he said.
Oleg Shiran has stressed that security personnel at all times were distinguished by high professionalism, impeccable personal qualities, patriotism, courage of spirit, sustained character and the ability to think on a state scale. He expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their impeccable service.
By presidential decree, the most distinguished KGB officers were presented state awards of the Republic of South Ossetia – medals "Defender of the Fatherland", "For Service on the Guard of Peace in South Ossetia" and certificates of honor of the Republic of South Ossetia.
