Foreign relations of South Ossetia
Template:Politics of South Ossetia The Republic of South Ossetia – the State of Alania is a partially recognized state in the South Caucasus that declared independence from Georgia during the South Ossetia War (1991–1992). At the time, the Soviet Union had only just recently collapsed (in 1991). Since 1991, South Ossetia has sought recognition as a sovereign state from the international community. South Ossetia is considered by most of the international community to be a part of Georgia.
South Ossetia maintains relations with 5 United Nations (UN) member states and 3 other partially recognized states. These include: Russia, Nauru, Nicaragua, Syria, Venezuela, Abkhazia (also claimed by Georgia), the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (self-declared state in the non-self-governing territory of Western Sahara, claimed and administered by Morocco), and Transnistria (claimed by Moldova). South Ossetia was central to the Russo-Georgian War (12 days in August 2008), alongside Abkhazia. Shortly after the war, Russia recognized South Ossetia (26 August 2008), the first UN member state to do so.
The Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic arranged mutual recognition with South Ossetia in 2014, but they were annexed by Russia on 30 September 2022.
Relations with sovereign states
| Country | Date of recognition | Notes |
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| File:Flag of Iran.svg Iran | — | In July 2019, the South Ossetian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmitry Medoyev said that his country is willing to expand its cooperation with Iran. There are "deep-rooted economic, scientific and cultural ties between Iran and South Ossetian" he added.[1] |
| File:Flag of Nauru.svg Nauru | December 2009 | In December 2009, Nauru recognized the independence of South Ossetia. Nauru's foreign minister, Kieren Keke, visited Tskhinvali that year.[2][3] In 2012, the South Ossetian Independence Day celebrations were attended by President Sprent Dabwido, who delivered a speech at the ceremony.[4] In 2018, a South Ossetian delegation visited Nauru and the country's foreign ministry appointed a New Zealander as a representative in Nauru.[5] |
| File:Flag of Nicaragua.svg Nicaragua | 5 September 2008 | Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote".
On 5 September 2008, Nicaragua became the second UN member state to recognize South Ossetia. |
| File:Flag of Russia.svg Russia | 26 August 2008 | Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote".
On 26 August 2008, Russia became the first UN member state to recognize South Ossetia. Russia plans on building an embassy in Tskhinvali.[6] |
| File:Flag of the United Arab Republic (1958–1971), Flag of Syria (1980–2024).svg Syria | 29 May 2018 | On 29 May 2018, Syria became the latest UN member state to recognize South Ossetia. On 22 July 2018, during the state visit of President Anatoly Bibilov to Damascus, South Ossetia and Syria have signed an agreement on establishing diplomatic ties.[7][8][9] |
| File:Flag of Turkey.svg Turkey | — | South Ossetia and Turkey have no official relations. In 2019, South Ossetia named a representative for Turkey.[10] In 2020, the representative died.Template:PbAround 50,000 Ossetians live in Turkey. |
| File:Flag of Tuvalu.svg Tuvalu | 19 September 2011–31 March 2014 | In 2011, the government of Prime Minister Willy Telavi recognized Abkhazia and South Ossetia.[11] However, the government of Prime Minister Enele Sopoaga retracted the recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia on 31 March 2014 when Tuvalu's Foreign Minister Taukelina Finikaso signed an agreement to establish diplomatic relations with Georgia. Tuvalu's Foreign Minister said that his country supports Georgia's territorial integrity in its international recognized borders.[12][13] |
| File:Flag of Venezuela.svg Venezuela | 10 September 2009 | Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote".
On 10 September 2009, Venezuela became the third UN member state to recognize South Ossetia. |
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Relations with partially recognized states
| Country | Date of recognition | Notes |
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| File:Flag of the Republic of Abkhazia.svg Abkhazia | 19 September 2005 or before[note 1] | Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote".
Abkhazia and South Ossetia recognized each other's independence on 19 September 2005 or before.[note 1]Template:PbAbkhazia has an embassy in Tskhinvali. |
| File:Flag of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.svg Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic | 30 September 2010 (de facto)[14][15][16][17][18][19] | On 29 September 2010 the SADR Minister for African Issues Mohamed Yeslem Beyssat said referring to South Ossetia: “Western Sahara de facto recognizes the independence of South Ossetia. Now we have to formalise relations de jure, including the establishment of diplomatic relations".[15] The two states have had various formal and informal contacts.[20] |
| File:Flag of Transnistria (state).svg Transnistria | 12 October 1994 or before[note 1] | Representative offices of Transnistria in Abkhazia and South Ossetia have been opened.[21]Template:PbRepresentative offices of Abkhazia and South Ossetia in Tiraspol have been opened. |
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Relations with former partially recognized states
| Country | Date of recognition | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Template:Country data Artsakh | 17 November 2006[22]–1 January 2024 | Artsakh, Abkhazia and South Ossetia mutually recognized each other.[23] Artsakh would cease to exist following an Azerbaijani offensive in 2023. |
| Template:Country data Donetsk People's Republic | 13 May 2015–30 September 2022 | Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote".South Ossetia recognized Donetsk People's Republic on 27 June 2014.Template:PbDonetsk People's Republic recognized South Ossetia on 13 May 2015.Template:PbThe DPR was annexed by Russia on 30 September 2022. The annexation is internationally unrecognized. |
| Template:Country data Luhansk People's Republic | 28 January 2015–30 September 2022 | After receiving diplomatic recognition from South Ossetia in 2014, the Luhansk People's Republic reciprocated recognition on 28 January 2015.[24]Template:PbIn April 2015, South Ossetia opened the first foreign embassy in Luhansk.[25]Template:PbThe LPR was annexed by Russia on 30 September 2022. The annexation is internationally unrecognized. |
Diplomatic missions
Offices in South Ossetia
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Ossetian missions
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Membership in international organizations
As of March 2009, South Ossetia is a member of one international organization, the Community for Democracy and Human Rights.
See also
Notes
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References
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- ↑ South Ossetia Willing to Boost Cooperation with Iran, tasnimnews.com 20 July 2019.
- ↑ Luke Harding: Tiny Nauru struts world stage by recognising breakaway republics, theguardian.com 14 December 2009.
- ↑ Nauru recognises South Ossetia and Abkhazia, telegraph.co.uk 15 December 2009.
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- ↑ New Zealander to represent South Ossetia in Nauru, radionz.co.nz 25 January 2018.
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- ↑ Semi-Recognized Western Sahara to Recognize South Ossetia // Georgian Daily, 29 September 2010
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- ↑ ПОЛИСАРИО: "Западная Сахара признает независимость и суверенитет Южной Осетии" // Regnum, 29 September 2010
- ↑ Константин Кочиев: независимость Южной Осетии признает Западная Сахара // Кавказский Узел, 30 September 2010
- ↑ Независимость Южной Осетии признала непризнанная Западная Сахара, на очереди – Алжир // NEWSru.com, 30 September 2010
- ↑ Грузия: Непризнанная Западная Сахара признала Цхинвал // Росбалт, 30 September 2010
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- ↑ Вице-спикер парламента Абхазии: Выборы в НКР соответствуют всем международным стандартам: "Абхазия, Южная Осетия, НКР и Приднестровье уже давно признали независимость друг друга и очень тесно сотрудничают между собой", – сказал вице-спикер парламента Абхазии. ... "...Абхазия признала независимость Нагорно-Карабахской Республики..." – сказал он."
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External links
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