19.03.2009 22:49 | Edward Kokoiti: “The deputies, first of all, should be the bearers of the will of people”

The president of South Ossetia Republic Edward Kokoiti met today with the representatives of political parties of RSO, Tarzan Gagloev, the member of political council of a party “Edinstvo” (“Unity”); Stanislav Kochiev, a chairman of Communist Party of RSO; Roland Kelehsaev, the representative of Public party of RSO and a member of political council of a party “Fidibasta” Stanislav Gobozov were among them.

During a meeting Edward Kokoiti informed the representatives of political parties of RSO that President of RSO will sign soon the Decree about the date of parliamentary elections in SouthOssetiaRepublic.

“I would also like to hear your wishes, if you have them, and your opinion before the beginning of this uneasy pre-election campaign. These elections are going to be the first which will be held in the recognized SouthOssetiaRepublic. I would like our political parties and political forces to use as much as possible correct forms of struggle. The people will go not behind those who speak more, but behind those, who has already really proved itself as a strong politician, who is able to defend its interests. We should maintain equal conditions for all the applicants”- the President has emphasized.

“You are the image of our society, and many things depend on how the elections will be held. The criticism should be, but it should be objective and on business. We should show by these elections that there is high political culture in South Ossetia, and we should prove, that we became the state not casually. It is a merit of our people”, - Edward Kokoiti continued.

As Stanislav Kochiev said, “during the pre-election campaign, first of all, it should take a place serious conversation, where nobody should sling mud at the others. “We have different electorate, different programs and the aims. We should give the people of RSO an opportunity to choose from various programs” - he said.

Tarzan Kokoev in his speech noted the role of the parties in taking the worthy and transparent elections. All the members of parliament participated in the meeting, had similar opinion that the elections should be held in strict accordance with the Constitution and legislation of RSO.

In conclusion Edward Kokoiti one more time addressed to those present and asked to concern to forthcoming elections with the responsibility. “The parliament should be as a living organism which will push the Government to action and will be also original “motor” of society. The deputies, I repeat it once again, first of all should bethe bearers of the will of people”- the President has emphasized.

The press-service of President of RSO

Translated by Tatiana Inozemtseva