Greetings of the Republic of South Ossetia Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Sahara Arab Democratic Republic on the occasion of 35 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Day of SADR

The Republic of Ossetia Ministry of Foreign Affairs testifies the assurance of its highest respect to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Sahara Arab Democratic Republic and is given an honor to direct to the Ministry heartfelt greetings on the occasion of 35 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Day of SADR.

27 February, 1976 is a significant date in the history of Western Sahara people/ initiating the establishment of the national state. One cannot call Western Sahara way to independent statehood simple and easy, but it firmly shows a steadfast commitment of the Sahara people to their historical choice, immutability of liberty and freedom enthusiasm.

We are sure in South Ossetia that developing interaction, friendship and collaboration between the Republic of South Ossetia and the Sahara Arab Democratic Republic equitable to the interest of both countries will promote the consolidation of the basic principles of freedom, self- determination equality of rights of all people.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia is taking this special advantage to recommence to Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Sahara Arab Democratic Republic its assurance of highest esteem, and convey the Sahara people wishes of peace, prosperity and success.

Tskhinval, 27 February, 2011

02.03.2011