Some Forces Interested in Xenophobia in RussiaMay 24, 2006 - 16:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Leader of the Union of Armenians of Russia Ara Abrahamyan considers that measures for struggle against xenophobia and crime through national hatred should be worked out in Russia. "The society jointly with politicians should develop a line and mechanisms," he said at a press conference in Moscow. In his opinion, special attention should be paid to the bringing up of schoolchildren.At the same time he remarked that certain forces in Russia and interested in availability of such problems in Russia. "The existence of nationalist organizations means that somebody wishing instability supports them," Abrahamyan stated. He proposed to proceed to resolving the problem via organization of round-table discussions with the participation of public figures, law enforcers and media. "Armenians have lived in Russia since the 9th century. This is our home," he said adding that there are no anti-Russian moods in Armenia. 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 | Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. |