VII Moscow Conference on International Security
The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation is organizing a regular Conference on International Security, which will be held in Moscow on 4-5 of April 2018.
This year the Conference will be focused on the defeat of terrorists in Syria. The Russian side will share its experience on combating ISIL and provide estimates on further development of the situation in the Middle East, including post-conflict rehabilitation.
Security issues facing Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America will also be in the spotlight of the forum. Special session will address “Soft power” phenomenon as a tool to pursue military-political objectives.
The Conference participants will enjoy familiarization tour of the Military-patriotic recreation park of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation “Patriot” (Kubinka, Moscow Region).
Brochure of VII Moscow Conference on
International Security MCIS-2018 (PDF, 2,7 Mb)
On 4-5 of April, 2018 the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation is hosting the VII Moscow Conference on International Security.
Over these years our forum has asserted itself as a platform for open, professional and inclusive dialogue on a vast scope of modern challenges. Every year brings us a growing number of participants including defence ministers, top military officials, heads of international organizations, world’s leading experts in defence and security from around the globe.
For us, the host agency, it is truly rewarding to note the growing tangibility in the outputs from Moscow Conference discussions. We seek to achieve the common goal through finding mutually acceptable solutions to the most pressing issues of international security with due regard for each and everyone’s interests. Conference proceedings as well as speakers’ statements published in the outcome will be thoroughly analyzed and thereafter applied by national government and think tank agencies.
Today, to our regret we witness escalating tensions both globally and regionally, we indicate attempts to use power factor to secure vested interests.
In order to counter these negative trends as well as to cope with the most eminent security threats, the Defence Ministry of the Russian Federation offers an opportunity to discuss effort consolidation among the world community and the militaries across the globe. We hope to retain practical delivery and ensure effectiveness of the follow-up Conference by focusing its plenary sessions and subject matter panels upon the most acute threats and challenges facing global and regional security.
Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation
General of the Army
Sergei Shoigu
/ TUESDAY, APRIL 3
13:00-19:00 Arrival of participants, hotel check-in
14:00-15:00 Lunch at the Lobby Restaurant
15:00 Conference Registration
19:00-20:30 Welcome cocktail hosted by the Deputy Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation Alexander Fomin
/ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4
08:00-09:15 Conference Registration
09:30-10:30 Opening of the Conference:
- Welcome address by the leadership of the Russian Federation
- Opening Statement by the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation Army General Sergey Shoygu
- Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov
- Statement by the Director of Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation Army General Alexander Bortnikov
- Welcome address by the leadership of the United Nations
10:30-12:00 Plenary session:
Defeat of ISIL in Syria: outcomes and prospects for peace in the region
- Russian ASF in Syria: operation review and outcomes
- Embarking on a political settlement process in Syria
- Exodus of insurgents from Iraq and Syria, «export» of terrorist threat to other regions
- Lessons of effort consolidation against ISIL: international cooperation against terrorism
- Prospects for stabilization in the region
12:00-12:30 Coffee break
12:30-14:00 Plenary session:
Global security in polycentric world
- Traditional and emerging security challenges
- Role of the UN and other international entities in addressing global security challenges
- Evolution of the US doctrinal security instruments
- Situation in the Korean Peninsula in context of global security
- Potential for military-to-military engagements
14:00-15:00 Lunch
15:00-16:30 Plenary session:
European Security: cooperation or confrontation?
- Build-up of military activity in the region
- New politico-military reality in Europe: common security space or return to confrontation
- Role of the OSCE and other European organizations in conflict prevention and de-escalation of tensions
- Confidence and transparency measures in military activities
- Future of conventional arms control in Europe
16:30-16:40 Coffee break
16:40-17:00 Briefing by the President, International Committee of the Red Cross P. Maurer: «Humanitarian Situation in the Middle East»
17:00-17:15 Coffee break
17:15-18:45 Discussion:
Regional security in the Middle East and North Africa. Post-conflict reconstruction
- De-escalation zones and the effectiveness of ceasefire
- Achieving all-national consensus, reconciliation of warring parties
- Humanitarian assistance and mine action: factors of the return to peaceful living
- Conflicts in the region: Yemen, Palestine, Libya
“Soft power” as a tool to pursue military-political objectives
- How feasible is a balance of “soft power” and military power in modern environment?
- Role of “soft power” in high-tech warfare. Information and cyber-space as a new battlefield. Dangers and threats of a new reality
- “Soft power” and state sovereignty
- “Soft power”: a tool for intervention or cooperation in modern world?
19:15-20:30 Dinner hosted by the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation Army General Sergey Shoygu
/ THURSDAY, APRIL 5
9:30-10:00 Opening of the second Conference day:
- Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov
- Statement by the Director of the Federal Service of National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation — Commander of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation Army General Viktor Zolotov
- Statement by the State Secretary — Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation Igor Zubov
10:00-11:30 Plenary session:
Asia: regional security aspects
- Asia — territory of rapid development or excessive conflict potential growth
- Multilateral engagements in the AP — collective response to emerging challenges and threats
- Situation in the Korean Peninsula: implications for regional security
- Growing factor of military force in the region
11:30-12:00 Coffee break
12:00-13:40 Plenary session:
Regional specifics of defence agencies’ response to national threats and challenges
- Regional aspects of conflict prevention in Central Asia, Africa and Latin America
- Disaster response: role of the military
- Military-to-military engagements to foster regional security
13:30-13:45 Conference closing remarks
14.00-16.30 Lunch
Departure of conference participants
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Russian Federation Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev reads welcoming speech of Vladimir Putin |
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Speech by Russian Defence Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu at MCIS 2018 |
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Speech by Director of Foreign Intelligence Service Sergei Naryshkin at MCIS 2018 |
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Speech by director of Federal Security Service General of the Army Alexander Bortnikov at MCIS 2018 |
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Vladimir Voronkov reads welcoming speech of UN Secretary General at MCIS 2018 |
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First plenary session |
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Speech by Chief of Main Operational Directorate of Russian General Staff Sergei Rudskoy at MCIS 2018 |
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Speech by Minister of Defence of the Islamic Republic of Iran Amir Hatami |
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ВSpeech by Deputy Defence Minister of Syria Mahmoud al-Shawa |
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Speech by former President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai |
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Speech by Ramzy Ezzeldin Ramzy, Deputy Special Envoy of UN Secretary-General for Syria |
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Speech by Minister of Defence of Pakistan Khurram Dastgir Khan |
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Second plenary session |
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Speech by Minister of Defence of Armenia Vigen Sargsyan |
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Speech by Minister of Defence of Kazakhstan Saken Zhasuzakov |
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Speech by Secretary General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Rashid Alimov |
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Speech by President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Peter Maurer |
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Speech by Minister of Defence of China Wei Fenghe |
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Speech by Minister of Defence of India Nirmala Sitharaman |
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Speech by executive secretary of CIS Sergei Lebedev |
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Third Plenary Session European security: cooperation or confrontation? |
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Speech by Malcolm Chalmers, Deputy Director-General of the Royal United Services Institute |
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Speech by Permanent Representative Ambassador to the European Union Vladimir Chizhov |
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Speech by Chairman of Security and Defence Committee of Slovakia Anton Hrnko |
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Speech by OSCE secretary-general Thomas Greminger |
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Speech by Belarusian Defence Minister Andrei Ravkov | Video |
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Speech by Serbian Defence Minister Aleksandar Vulin |
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