Moscow to combat extremism and xenophobiaJuly 22, 2009 - 12:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Moscow committee of regional relations and national policy suggested development of extra measures to combat extremism and xenophobia.Discussion of national policy issues was initiated after the closure of Cherkizovsky market, which hosted some 3000 traders from foreign countries. According to committee head Mikhail Solomentsev, special working group should be formed to patrol the districts where nationalists run riots. An Instruction for Muscovites will also be published to teach tolerance towards migrants. "The initiative will not demand heavy expenses, but terms of implementation have not been determined yet," he said. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |