Close friendly ties between the peoples of Abkhazia and South Ossetia have stood the test of time. Thanks to the joint desire for justice and dignity, the republics have gained long-awaited recognition, says the congratulations of President of Abkhazia Aslan Bzhania to the head of South Ossetia Alan Gagloev on Defender of the Fatherland Day.
In Tskhinval, a solemn laying of wreaths and flowers took place at the Memorial Complex to the Fallen Defenders of the Fatherland.
The laying ceremony was attended by leadership of the Republic led by President Alan Gagloev, as well as the Chairman of Parliament Alan Alborov, Russian Ambassador to the Republic of South Ossetia Marat Kulakhmetov, deputies, heads of the ministries and departments, as well as the public.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of South Ossetia to Russia Znaur Gassiev was awarded a Certificate of Honor by the Moscow City Duma.
According to the press service of the diplomatic organization, Znaur Gassiev was presented with a high award by the Chairman of the City Duma, Alexey Shaposhnikov, at the Moscow Parliamentary Center.
“The Ambassador expressed gratitude to the head of the Moscow City Duma for the honor and constructive interaction with the Republic,” the Embassy has noted.
Defender of the Fatherland Day is a great holiday that symbolizes the perseverance and courage of all who reliably protect the peace and tranquility of citizens, defend national interests, strengthen the political and economic independence of the country, serve Russia honestly and selflessly and are always ready to defend it. This is stated in the congratulations of President Alan Gagloev to the head of Abkhazia Aslan Bzhania on Defender of the Fatherland Day.
The final meeting of the participants of the World Youth Festival with the government officials was held in the conference hall of the South Ossetian State University.
The youth received parting words from Minister of Foreign Affairs Akhsar Dzhioev, rector of the South Ossetian State University Vadim Tedeev, Deputy Head of the Presidential Executive Office Alan Tibilov, as well as other officials.
South Ossetian President Alan Gagloev awarded Defender of the Fatherland medals to the fighters of the “Alania ” volunteer battalion Ragim Kokoev and Alexey Tigiev, the press service of the head of state reported on Thursday.
The awards were given to the fighters for their courage and bravery shown during the special military operation.
During the meeting, the President wished the fighters good luck, strength and health.
Throughout its history, the armed forces of South Ossetia have been willingly and courageously defending the Fatherland and stood guard over peace in their native land. This was stated by President Alan Gagloev, speaking at the ceremonial public meeting in honor of Defender of the Fatherland Day and the 32nd anniversary of the formation of the Defense Ministry of the Republic.
President Alan Gagloev met with bronze medalist of the European Freestyle Wrestling Championship Arsen Dzhioev, the press service of the head of state reported on Thursday.
The athlete’s first coach, Honored Coach of the Republic of South Ossetia Tamerlan Kochiev, also took part in the meeting.
Alan Gagloev noted the wrestler’s high sporting achievements, having emphasized that his achievements are important and significant for our state.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Ossetia, Akhsar Dzhioev, received the head of the representative office of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the Republic, Dragoslav Blazhevich, and the ICRC envoy for missing persons in the Caucasus, Agnes Cota, the press service of the Foreign Ministry reports.
“During the conversation, issues related to the activities of the ICRC office in South Ossetia, including the search for missing persons, were discussed,” the statement of the the press service reads.
A round table dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the withdrawal of the Soviet troops from Afghanistan was held at the Hadji-Umar Mamsurov Tskhinval school No. 5 .
The Afghan veterans from South Ossetia, teachers and students of the educational institution took part in the round table.
The guest of honor at the event was the leader of the Communist Party of the Republic Stanislav Kochiev.
Chairman of the Union of Afghan Veterans Murat Guchmazov has emphasized that the events in Afghanistan had a significant impact on the course of world history.
