Soslan Bekoev, Chairman of the National Bank of South Ossetia, took part in the events dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the Bank of Abkhazia and the republic's banking system, the financial institution's press service reports.
Speaking at the ceremonial meeting attended by the President and members of the Government of Abkhazia, Soslan Bekoev noted the strategic approach of the Abkhaz leadership, which laid the foundation for financial independence 35 years ago, at the dawn of the independent Abkhaz state.
"For me, as a representative of the Republic of South Ossetia and the Bank of Alania, it is a great honor to be present at such a joyful event – the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Bank of Abkhazia.
We were together during the wars; Ossetian volunteers contributed to the liberation of Abkhazia.
"Our fraternal peoples, having achieved victory, continue to develop in peacetime, including in the banking and financial systems," Bekoev said.
He has noted that, thanks to the work of the Bank of Abkhazia, the country's national banking system has become truly stable and mature.
The head of the National Bank of South Ossetia conveyed congratulations from President of the Republic, Alan Gagloev, to the organizers and their Abkhaz colleagues.
Quoting the President's words, Bekoev emphasized "the high level of cooperation between the banks of the two friendly states, mutual understanding, and excellent working relations."
"The important and positive moment for us is the willingness of the Bank of Abkhazia's leadership to maintain a constructive dialogue; we highly value the established traditions of friendship and mutual support," the President's congratulatory message stated.
Soslan Bekoev also wished Beslan Baratelia, Chairman of the National Bank of Abkhazia, and Abkhazia's banking sector employees great professional success and energy, and the Bank of Abkhazia further development, new heights, and the implementation of all plans for the benefit of the Republic.
the event was also attended by Sergey Belov, Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation; Sergey Shapiguzov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the FBK Group of Companies and President of FBK LLC; as well as by Oleg Syrchenkov, Head of Product Promotion at the Goznak Joint-Stock Company.
