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    FIGHT AGAINST XENOPHOBIA SHOULD START AT SCHOOL
    By Aghavni Harutyunian

    AZG Armenian Daily
    26/05/2006

    The Union of Armenians of Russia held a sitting in Moscow yesterday to
    present a report on 5 years of the Union's activity and to elect a new
    chairman and a central supervision commission of the UAR. UNESCO Good
    Will Ambassador and Ara Abrahamyan was re-elected chairman of the UAR.

    Making the summary report, the Armenian community leader said that
    he considers "contribution to strengthening of the Russian state,
    international peace and accord in the society" as a major task.

    Besides, the largest NGO representing interests of 2.5 million
    Armenians intends to "actively participate in the public and political
    life of Russia, building of civil society valuable institutions,"
    PanARMENIA.net reports.

    "We also consider boosting and developing self-organization of our
    Diaspora, which is the largest in the world, for the benefit of Russia
    and Armenia," Ara Abrahamyan said. In his words, the UAR also intends
    to counteract to demonstrations of ethnic extremism, xenophobia,
    racial and national intolerance and terrorism. "Our task is to bring
    up the young in an environment of tolerance, as well as to strengthen
    centuries-old traditions of friendship and fraternity of the Armenian
    and Russian peoples. Meanwhile, if there are extremist organizations
    that means they enjoy someone's support. Many would like to see Russia
    burdened with interethnic issues and would like to see instability
    here," Abrahamyan PanARMENIAN.net report referring to Interfax.

    Ara Abrahamyan stated that the Armenians have no problems in the
    sphere of interethnic relations.

    "Armenians live in Russia since the 9th century; this is our home,"
    he said.

    Russia and Armenia are equally interested in maintaining the power
    balance in the South Caucasus, in fostering stability and security
    in the region, the UAR chairman stated. "In this regard, Russia is
    not indifferent to the situation in the region and Armenia's role in
    it. The Armenians of Russia are also able to foster stability in the
    South Caucasus."

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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