Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia Akhsar Dzhioev extended a congratulatory letter to Minister of the People’s Power for Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Yvan Gil Pinto on the occasion of Simon Bolivar’s Day – the birthday of a national hero of Venezuela.
The note, in particular, reads:
“On this significant day the people of Venezuela pay tribute to an outstanding person – the national hero, who dedicated his life to the struggle for the independence of peoples of Latin America. He was the person, who put education and high ethical principles at the forefront, who left a profound imprint on the history, inspiring further generations to strive for freedom, equality and justice.
The people of South Ossetia appreciate the friendly relations established between South Ossetia and Venezuela, which are based on the principles of mutual trust and respect. I am looking forward to further strengthening and extension of the allied relations between Tskhinval and Caracas in all areas of the bilateral cooperation for the benefit of our states and nations.”
Congratulatory note from Akhsar Dzhioev was also sent to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the Republic of South Ossetia JesusRafael Salazar Velasquez.