JERUSALEM. Jan 22 (Interfax) - The Russian Interior Ministry is interested in studying the record of the Israeli tourist police's work, and Russia may consider the possible establishment of a similar institution, Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev said at a meeting with Israeli counterparts in Jerusalem.
"We are interested in studying the record of work of the Israeli tourist police, and we could consider the establishment of a similar institution in Russia," he said.
"We are extremely interested in the record of the establishment and efficient functioning of tourist police units. The matter involves training programs, language training, and interaction with local government bodies and other police divisions," he said.
Kolokoltsev is on a three-day working visit to Israel. The previous time a Russian interior minister visited Israel was 13 years ago.