“An unbreakable alliance with Russia, sealed by interstate treaties and agreements, guarantees the security of the republic’s borders, is the key to the successful advancement of South Ossetia along the path of peaceful development,” RIA Novosti quoted Bibilov as saying.

The President of South Ossetia stressed that Russia continues to provide assistance in post-war reconstruction and for the purposes of socio-economic development.

Earlier, Putin announced assistance to South Ossetia in solving urgent problems.