 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 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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news 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.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
