The Minister of Foreign Affaris of the Republic of South Ossetia Akhsar Dzhioev sent a congratulatory letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Nicaragua Denis Ronaldo Moncada Colindres on the occasion of the 16th anniversary of the recognition of the independence of South Ossetia by the Republic of Nicaragua.
The letter, in particular, reads:
"The recognition of the independence of South Ossetia by the Republic of Nicaragua on September 3, 2008 became a landmark event in the history and fate of the Ossetian people, reinstating its right to life, freedom and independence.
South Ossetia will always be grateful to the leadership and people of Nicaragua for extending the hand of friendship, solidarity and support."