Article: 2nd Ld-Writethru: Russia, South Ossetia to strengthen economic, defense cooperation

2nd Ld-Writethru: Russia, South Ossetia to strengthen economic, defense cooperation

MOSCOW, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Monday said his country would develop economic and defense cooperation with Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia.

"I think that this first short visit by a Russian president will create a foundation for contacts and friendly relations," the Interfax news agency quoted Medvedev as saying during his visit to South Ossetia.

He said Russia is prepared to provide South Ossetia a range of projects for economic and social reconstruction, adding that it is particularly necessary for the two sides to "maintain cooperation in the defense ...

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