Dmitry Volvach, the Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Russia, who oversees the direction of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region, visited the de facto republic of the Tskhinvali region.

Volvach attended a meeting on socio-economic cooperation between Russia and the de facto republic where he stated that “the best sons of South Ossetia and Russia sacrifice their lives to protect peace and the future.” He also noted that it is important to deepen economic cooperation. The Chairman of the de facto government, Konstantine Jusoev, and the so-called Minister of Finance Kazbek Tsarikaev were also present at the meeting.

In addition, Volvach held a meeting with the de facto President, Alan Gagloyev. The meeting discussed prospects of socio-economic cooperation and was also attended by Anton Melnik, the Deputy Director of the Department for Special Programs and Projects of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development.

A delegation of the Ministry, chaired by Volvach, inspected the progress of works within the framework of the Russian-financed investment program. They visited and checked the rehabilitation of a bridge over the Liakhvi River and the construction of a camp “Mziugomi” which will accommodate 150 children.