Putin congratulates new president of South Ossetia on Republic Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the elected head of South Ossetia Marat Kambolov on the Republic Day. The text of the congratulatory telegram was published on the Kremlin website.

Vladimir Putin noted that Russian-South Ossetian relations are successfully developing in the spirit of “good neighborliness and alliance.” “Moscow and Tskhinval cooperate fruitfully in various areas, cooperate in the interests of strengthening regional security and stability,” the Russian leader wrote.

The President of Russia promised to fully support the authorities and people of South Ossetia in solving the problems of state building and socio-economic development. He wished Mr. Kambolov “health and success,” and the citizens of the republic “happiness and prosperity.”.

Marat Kambolov won the presidential election in South Ossetia with a score of 84.95%. The elections were held ahead of schedule - the previous head of the republic Alan Gagloev in June moved to the post of adviser to the Russian president.