Alan Tekhov is an Ossetian politician from the partially recognized Caucasian Republic of South Ossetia, which most of the UN recognizes as part of Georgia, occupied by Russia. Tekhov was a senior member of the executive of Leonid Tibilov, serving as the head of his administration, and deputy Prime Minister of South Ossetia.
Alan Tekhov | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Prime Minister of South Ossetia | |
| In office 2012–2017 | |
| President | Leonid Tibilov |
| Member of the Parliament of South Ossetia | |
Biography
editDeputy
editTekhov served as the head of the presidential administration for Leonid Tibilov, during which, he helped quell protests following the 2017 South Ossetian presidential election, giving a speech on the Tibilov owned Ir radio and television station. the protests centered around the South Ossetian Supreme Court rejecting a case from former president Eduard Kokoity that he met South Ossetia's residency requirements to stand for the election.[1][2] Additionally, during this election, Tekhov had to defend Tibilov in the local media, as Tibilov's age was one of the key aspects of the election, with Tekhov stating that Tibilov is just as mentally sharp as his opponent Anatoly Bibilov.[3] Alan Tekhov, as deputy prime minister, served as the head of a trade delegation to Golestan, Iran, to open and develop trade between Iran and South Ossetia. Tekhov's delegation would be joined by agricultural minister Vitaly Pliev.[4]
Member of parliament
editDuring his time in parliament, Tekhov has also served as the chairman of the profile committee and worked to reduce government restrictions on infrastructure projects. During this period he proposed land reclamation of a landfill north of Tskhinval, reconstructing the hydroelectric dam across the Zonkar reservoir, creating agricultural projects in the Leningor district, implementing electric meters across the country, and connecting major towns with fiber optic cables. Very few of his proposals were implemented.[5] Tekhov briefly stood for the 2022 South Ossetian presidential election, before ultimately withdrawing from the race prior to the first round.[6] On June 5, 2023, Tekhov issued a proposal to parliament to open an investigation on possible Belarusian recognition of South Ossetia, a motion which was approved by speaker Alan Alborov to be led by the chairman of the committee on foreign policy and inter-parliamentary relations, Zaza Driaev.[7][8][9]
References
edit- ^ "South Ossetian presidential candidate's registration problem unsolved despite the street protests". jam-news.net. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "South-Ossetian SC not to reconsider decision on Eduard Kokoity's claim". Caucasian Knot. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ Tarkhanova, Zhanna. "South Ossetia: presidential documentary part of last campaign effort before 9 April elections". jam-news.net. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "S. Ossetia Trade Delegation in Golestan". Financial Tribune. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "The Parliament of South Ossetia made changes to the program of socio-economic development". State Information Agency. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Бывший зампред правительства Южной Осетии Алан Техов снял свою кандидатуру с президентских выборов". State Information Agency. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Tskhinvali MPs to Apply to Belarus for Recognition of "Republic"". sakartvelosambebi.ge. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Deputies in South Ossetia proposed to send an appeal to Belarus on the recognition of the Republic". State Information Agency. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Russian Puppets From South Ossetia Want to Ask Impostor Lukashenka For Recognition". Charter 97. Retrieved 27 February 2024.