Archive - 10/2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has recognized the achievements of prominent South Ossetian diplomat and statesman Murat Dzhioyev, congratulating him on his anniversary, according to the statement of the South Ossetian Foreign Ministry's press service.

"During the meeting with Foreign Minister Akhsar Dzhioev in Sochi, Lavrov, who has known Murat Kuzmich for many years, has asked him to personally convey his congratulations on his anniversary," the press service said.

The flower-laying ceremony was held in Tskhinval on Friday to commemorate the Russian peacekeepers in Tskhinval, the press service of the Russian Embassy in South Ossetia reports.

"Employees of the Russian Embassy in the Republic and the official representative of the Russian FSB in South Ossetia, Yevgeny Ragozin, took part in a flower-laying ceremony at the monument to the Russian peacekeepers killed in the terrorist attack on October 3, 2008, at the peacekeeping force headquarters in Tskhinval," the press service has noted.

Gulnara Kozaeva, a senior researcher in the Ossetian Language Department at the South Ossetian Research Institute and a Candidate of Pedagogy, is participating in the international scientific and practical conference in Dagestan, the institute's press service reports.

"At the conference, 'Towards Effective and Sustainable Improvement of Education Quality,' Gulnara Kozaeva presented a report on strengthening international academic partnerships in science and education," the press service has noted.

The event is being held from September 29 to October 3.

The South Ossetian delegation led by Prime Minister Konstantin Dzhussoev and the Abkhaz leadership, led by President Badra Gunba, attended the equestrian competitions at the historic Mykuashta glade, the Prime Minister's press service reported.

The spectacular event was timed to coincide with Victory Day and Independence Day of the Republic of Abkhazia and attracted hundreds of spectators.

Six teams competed for the championship.

The Abkhaz President Badra Gunba discussed strengthening interstate and fraternal relations with a South Ossetian delegation led by Prime Minister Konstantin Dzhussoev.

Badra Gunba thanked South Ossetia for its support and emphasized the importance of jointly celebrating Victory Day and Independence Day of Abkhazia, the Cabinet press service reports.

The socio-economic development program for South Ossetia through 2030 will strengthen the Republic's economy. This was stated by the South Ossetian Foreign Minister Akhsar Dzhioev during a meeting with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov.

"You mentioned the socio-economic development program being drafted for 2026-2030. This is the important document. We expect its implementation to also serve as a major step in strengthening South Ossetia's economic strength," Dzhioev said.

South Ossetia is grateful to Russia for its contribution to ensuring the Republic's security and considers international discussions on security and stability in Transcaucasia the important format. This was stated by the South Ossetian Foreign Minister Akhsar Dzhioev during the meeting with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov.

South Ossetia is a close friend and ally of Russia, and Moscow will continue to assist Tskhinval in ensuring security, stability, and sustainable development. This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during the talks with his South Ossetian counterpart, Akhsar Dzhioev.

The Foreign Ministers of South Ossetia and Russia, Akhsar Dzhioev and Sergey Lavrov, signed a Consultation Plan between the Foreign Ministries of the two countries for 2026-2027.

The document was signed during the working meeting between Dzhioev and Lavrov in Sochi on Wednesday.