Vladimir Putin took part in the evening ceremony dedicated to the Day of the Interior Ministry troops 2006-03-27 18:50:37 Moscow When opening the ceremony the President congratulated the servicemen of the Interior Ministry troops of the Interior Ministry on the holiday and wished them all the best. The President emphasized that ensuring citizens' safety, the struggle against terrorism, and suppressing attempts to incite ethnic and large-scale conflicts must be the priorities of the Interior Ministry troops. The head of state also talked to veterans and servicemen of the Interior Ministry troops in a more informal setting.