Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov congratulated the leadership of South Ossetia on the recent state holidays and the successful conduct of the presidential elections, emphasizing their full legitimacy. He made these remarks during the talks with the Republic's Acting Foreign Minister, Akhsar Dzhioev.
Marat Kambolov has officially assumed the office of President of South Ossetia. A ceremonial inauguration for the newly elected head of state is taking place in Tskhinval this Wednesday.
Kambolov took the oath of office on the Constitution. The text of the oath is prescribed by the Constitution of the Republic of South Ossetia.
The visit of the Nicaraguan delegation to South Ossetia marks another important step in strengthening friendly ties between the two republics, Foreign Minister Akhsar Dzhioev noted during a meeting with his Nicaraguan counterpart, Waldrak Ludwing Jaentschke Whitaker.
The Nicaraguan delegation is in Tskhinval to attend the official inauguration ceremony of the Republic's President, Marat Kambolov, the Foreign Ministry's press service reports.
