South Ossetia wants to integrate in North Ossetia

South Ossetia does not plan to merge with Russia, but wants to continue integration in North Ossetia, South Ossetian Ambassador to Russia Dmitry Medoyev said, Vzglyad reports.

The diplomat explained that independence of South Ossetia rules the merging process out. Russia and South Ossetia should focus on over 60 agreements that they have already signed, he believes.

Medoyev clarified that the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation signed at the Kremlin on September 17, 2008, is a significant agreement. The two states have agreements to cooperate in economics, finances, humanitarian affairs, security and defenses. Russian and South Ossetian border guards serve together.