Putin called to joint struggle against xenophobiaFebruary 1, 2007 - 19:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During today's news conference Russian President Vladimir Putin called NGOs and media to join in struggle against xenophobia and nationalism. In his words, it's the issue of concern for the authorities and public. "I think this phenomenon has many reasons and first of all it's conditioned by some bewilderment and ideological vacuum that emerged after the USSR decline and the sense of infringement of the basic national groups," the Russian President said. He noted with regret that appropriate bodies sometimes react inadequately to such phenomena. However, according to him, one of the reasons is that despite the USSR collapse and open borders between the former soviet republics the problems of the labor market have often been settled not in the interests of the Russian aborigine population. "The authorities should have settled the problems long ago by ensuring the interests both of Russian citizens and foreigners, who are often deprived of their rights. Such circumstances arouse xenophobia and nationalism and should be extirpated. I am hopeful we will do it together," the Russian President resumed. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |