Review of MCIS-2016 conference (PDF, 5,5 Mb)
Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation hosted V Conference on International Security. The Conference was held in Moscow on April 27-28, 2016.
Fighting terrorism was the main topic of the Conference.
Moreover, security issues of Asian-Pacific region, war and peace problems in Europe as well as global security and military interaction were discussed at the Forum.
The special attention was paid to discussion of contradictions in the Middle East region, traditional and new challenges and threats of the international security, role of the Armed Forces in countering “colour” revolutions as providing security in the Central Asia.
Moscow, April 27-28, 2016
TUESDAY, APRIL 26
10.00-19.00 / Arrival of participants, hotel check-in
13.00-15.00 / Lunch at the Lobby Restaurant
19.00-20.30 / Welcome cocktail hosted by the Deputy Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation Amb. Anatoly Antonov
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27
08.00-09.15 / Conference Registration
09.30-10.30 / Opening of the Conference
>> Welcome address by the leadership of the Russian Federation
>> 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
>> Welcome address by the leadership of the United Nations
10.30-12.00 / PLENARY SESSION
Terrorism as a major threat to global security
>> Distinctive features of contemporary terrorism
>> Practicing defence cooperation in counter-terrorism
>> Exploiting terrorist organizations to achieve foreign policy goals
>> Role of international organizations in counter-terrorism
12.00-12.20 / Coffee break
12.20-14.00 / PLENARY SESSION
Security challenges and opportunities for international military-to-military cooperation in the Asia-Pacific
>> Building an architecture of security and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific
>> Politico-military environment in North-East Asia. Situation on the Korean Peninsula
>> Addressing regional security threats
>> Bilateral and multilateral military-to-military cooperation among regional states
>> Role of ASEAN mechanisms of strengthening security in the Asia-Pacific
14.00-15.00 / Lunch
15.00-16.30 /
DISCUSSION. Middle East, the tangle of contradictions
>> Modern security threats in the region
>> Stabilization efforts in the Middle East
>> Coordinating international assistance in resolving ongoing disputes in the region
>> Preventing military incidents among states fighting against terrorism
>> Legal framework for the use of military force against terrorism
>> Effectiveness of the cease-fire regime in resolving the situation in SyriaДискуссия.
DISCUSSION. Traditional and emerging international security challenges
>> Evolving nature and features of security challenges and threats
>> Ability to address modern challenges and threats through the existing international security mechanisms
>> Role of the international cooperation in countering traditional and emerging security challenges
>> Use of modern technologies in identifying and addressing security threats
>> Finding solutions to international security threats
16.30-16.50 / Coffee break
16.50-18.30 /
DISCUSSION. «Color» revolutions and regional security. Role of the armed forces in ensuring national stability
>> Expanding phenomenon of «colour» revolutions
>> Factor of the military force in «colour» revolutions
>> Implications of «colour» revolutions for global security and regional stability
>> «Colour» revolutions as a key factor in the outburst of global terrorist activity
DISCUSSION. Security in Central Asia
>> Assessing current situation and predicting politico-military changes in the region
>> Factors affecting security in the region
>> Defence cooperation on maintaining security in Afghanistan and Central Asia
>> Situation in Afghanistan. Implications for neighboring states security
>> Role of international organizations in promoting regional security
19.00-20.30 / Formal reception hosted by the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation Army General Sergey Shoygu
THURSDAY, APRIL 28
09.30-11.00 / PLENARY SESSION.
Global security and military cooperation
>> Assessing security challenges and threats
>> Role of the military force in modern conflicts
>> Prospects for defence interaction in strengthening global security
>> Modern trends of international military cooperation: goals and tasks
11.00-11.20 / Coffee break
11.20-13.00 / PLENARY SESSION
Problems of War and Peace in Europe: a new security system in Europe
>> Effectiveness of the existing security mechanisms in Europe and the need for their modernization
>> Military interaction to maintain stability in the region
>> Role of international organizations in ensuring European security
>> Situation in the Middle East. Implications for European security
13.00-13.15 / Conference closing remarks
14.00-16.30 / Lunch
Departure of conference participants
Opening of the Conference | |||||
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Russian Security Council Chairman Nikolay Patrushev read out Greetings of Russian President Vladimir Putin | Video | |||
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Speech of the Russian Defence Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu | Video | |||
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Speech of the Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov | Video | |||
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UN Under-Secretary-General Jeffery Feltman delivered welcome remarks of Ban Ki-moon | Video | |||
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Speech of the Director of the Federal Security Service of Russia Alexander Bortnikov | Video | |||
PLENARY SESSION Terrorism as a major threat to global security |
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Speech of the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces General of the Army Valery Gerasimov | Video | |||
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Speech of the Minister of National Defence of the People's Republic of China Colonel General Chang Wanquan | Video | |||
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Speech of the Defence Minister of Iran Hossein Dehghan | Video | |||
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Speech of the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security Peter Drennan | Video | |||
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Speech of the Minister of Defense of Pakistan Khawaja Muhammad Asif | Video | |||
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Speech of the former President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai | Video | |||
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Speech of the Minister of Defense Laos Tyansamon Tyannalat | Video | |||
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«Middle East, the tangle of contradictions» | Video | |||
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Speech of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia Ryamizard Ryacudu | Video | |||
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Speech of the Minister of National Defence Vietnam Phung Quang Thanh | Video | |||
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Speech of the Minister of Defence of Singapore Ng Eng Hen | Video | |||
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Speech of the Minister of State of India Rao Inderjit Singh | Video | |||
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Speech of Joseph Beti Assomo, Minister Delegate at the Precidency of the Republic of Cameroon in Charge of Defence |
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Speech of Lamberto Zannier, OSCE Secretary General | Video | |||
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Speech of Andrei Ravkov, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Belarus | Video | |||
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Speech of Stjepan Mesic, Ex-President of the Republic of Croatia | Video | |||
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Speech of the Minister of Defence Republic Serbia Zoran Djordjevich | Video | |||
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Speech of Alexander Rahr, Member of German Foreign Policy Council | Video | |||
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Conclusional speech of Deputy Defence Minister Anatoly Antonov | Video | |||