27th round of Geneva Discussions on Security and Stability in Transcaucasia
27th round of Geneva Discussions on Security and Stability in Transcaucasia took place in Geneva on 25-26 March 2014. At the meeting participated representatives of Republic of South Ossetia, Republic of Abkhazia, Georgia, Russian Federation, United States as well as representatives of EU, UN and OSCE. South Ossetian delegation was headed by Presidential Envoy on post conflict resolution M.K. Jioev.
A working meeting between members of South Ossetian delegation to Geneva Discussions, headed by Murat Jioev, Presidential Envoy on post conflict resolution and Co-chairmen of Geneva Discussions on security and stability in Transcaucasia from EU, OSCE and UN took place in Tskhinval on 11 March 2014 in anticipation of the forthcoming round of the discussions.
The main subject of the meeting was on preparations to the 27th round of Geneva Discussions planned for 25-26 March 2014.
From 28 February to 3 March Republic of South Ossetia was visited by a delegation from Italy and San Marino headed by President of Friendship Society Italy-South Ossetia, Professor Mauro Murjia.
The delegation was received by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of South Ossetia D.G. Sanakoev. During the meeting it was underlined that extension and strengthening of trade, economic and cultural ties is beneficial for longstanding relations between the sides in the frame of Friendship Society Italy-South Ossetia.
On 28 February acting in charge Minister of foreign Affairs of Republic of South Ossetia D.G. Sanakoev received from the newly appointed Ambassador of Republic of Abkhazia to Republic of South Ossetia A.M. Elbakiev copies of the letters of credence.
D.G. Sanakoev congratulated A.M. Elbakiev with his new appointment and wished him success in extending the bilateral ties.
A.M. Elbakiev expressed readiness to make everything possible for further strengthening off the cooperation between Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
Tskhinval, 28 February 2014
On appointment of Elbakiev Alan as an Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Republic of Abkhazia in Republic of South Ossetia
On 30 January Alan Mukharbekovich Elbakiev was appointed as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Republic of Abkhazia in Republic of South Ossetia by Decree of the President of Republic of Abkhazia Alexander Ankvab.
Bio data:
Elbakiev Alan Mukharbekovich was born on 5 January 1959 in village Sazalet of South-Ossetian Autonomous Oblast.
During 10-20 January 2014 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of South Ossetia David Sanakoev and Mayor of Tskhinval Alan Alborov were on business trip to Italy. The purpose of the visit was to sign a Friendship Agreement between Tskhinval and Lanusei with participation of Friendship Association Italy - South Ossetia. On 13 January 2014 the agreement was signed in Lanusei between Mayor of Tskhinval Alan Alborov and Mayor of Lanusei Davide Ferreli.
On 26-th round of Geneva Discussions on Security and Stability in Transcaucasia
Another round of Geneva Discussions of Security and Stability in Transcaucasia took place in Geneva on 17-18 December 2013. At the session participated representatives of Republic of South Ossetia, Republic of Abkhazia, Georgia, Russian Federation, United States as well as representatives of the EU, UN, OSCE. Delegation of South Ossetia was headed by Presidential Envoy on post conflict resolution M. K. Jioev.
1st December 2013 is the 5th anniversary since the date of signing of the Decree on establishment and functioning of the Embassy of Republic of South Ossetia in Russian Federation.
Diplomatic service is not an easy thing to do. It always meant readiness to work hard for the sake of the country, urge for permanent self-improvement, implied analytical mentality and spacious scope, ability to make decisions in complex situations.
On 26 November 2013 Republic of South Ossetia was visited by Co-chairmen of Geneva Discussions on security and stability in Transcaucasia. The delegation met in Tskhinval with participants of Geneva Discussions from South Ossetian side headed by Presidential Envoy on post conflict resolution Murat Jioev.
During the meeting were discussed issues related to preparation of the next round of Geneva Discussions scheduled for 17-18 December 2013.
On 15 November 2013 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of South Ossetia David Sanakoev received Head of the Office of the International Committee of Red Cross in South Ossetia Ms. Valentina Kim.
During the meeting the sides discussed issues related to Red Cross activities on the territory of Republic of South Ossetia during the last months.
The recent tripartite meeting on those missing in action was also touched on. The sides had an opinion exchange on a range of issues of mutual interest.
On 25th round of Geneva discussions on security and stability in Transcaucasia
On 5-6 November 2013 another session in the frame of international discussions on security and stability in Transcaucasia took place in Geneva. At the meeting participated delegations of Republic of South Ossetia, Republic of Abkhazia, Georgia, Russian Federation, United States, representatives of EU, OSCE, UN. South Ossetia delegation was headed by Plenipotentiary Presidential Envoy on post conflict resolution Murat Jioev.
On 8 November 2013 a working visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of South Ossetia D.G. Sanakoev took place to Italy. During the meeting the Minister carried out a range of meetings with representatives of political and civil organizations of the country, at the meetings were discussed issues of mutual interest.
