Oskanian: Russia Should Take Measures to Prevent XenophobiaJuly 3, 2006 - 17:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During bilateral meetings Armenia always raises the issue of murders and appliance of violence against Armenians in Russia, Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian stated at a press conference in Yerevan. In his words, the Russian side also voices concern over the incidents. "The Russian authorities should take serious measures to prevent violence and xenophobia, otherwise this can become a threat for the country. For our part we will continue to pay rapt attention to the cases of appliance of violence against Armenians in Russia," the Armenian FM said.![]() ![]() Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |