Russia sets up humanitarian aid center for Syrian refugeesJuly 19, 2018 - 18:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A new center for receiving, relocating, accommodating refugees in Syria has been set up by the Russian military, the Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement, according to Al-Masdar News. “Acting in coordination with the Syrian authorities, Russia has set up a center for receiving, relocating, accommodating refugees as part of international efforts to assist Syrian refugees in returning to their places of residence,” the statement reads. Besides organizing humanitarian aid deliveries, "the newly-established center will be observing the return of internally displaces persons (IDPs) as well as refugees in other countries to their original towns and cities. "The center "will help the Syrian authorities restore healthcare and human services." Russia, the main backer of Syrian government, is now beefing up the Syrian army’s military operation to reclaim all rebel-held territories in southwest Syria. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |