S.Ossetia Reiterates Russia Major Mediator in Conflict Resolution

The Press office of the President of breakaway South Ossetia denied reports over a possible meeting between South Ossetian leader Eduard Kokoity and President Saakashvili in Tbilisi during the visit of U.S. President George W. Bush in Georgia on May 10, adding that ?Eduard Kokoity is ready to meet with George Bush only with the participation of the Russian side, since Russia is the only guarantor of peace in the conflict zone.?
 
?Firstly, there was no official proposal of this kind. Secondly, despite our great respect for the U.S. President, such a meeting cannot be held in Tbilisi,? the Press and Information Committee of the breakaway region reported on April 16, quoting the South Ossetian leader?s press office.

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