Ali Akbar Ahmadian, secretary of Iran’s highest national security council, arrived at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport on Tuesday afternoon and attended the 13th International Security Staff Conference. Upon arrival he was welcomed by the Russian ambassador to Iran and the deputy chief of the Russian National Security Council.
The annual Moscow-sponsored forum aims to nurture new global security architectures by bringing together senior security guards and defense ministers around the world. This year’s meeting is particularly important given the current geopolitical dynamics and ongoing regional tensions. More than 125 delegations from 100 countries, along with representatives from 14 international organizations, are taking part in an event held at the Russian National Centre.
Speaking to reporters on his arrival, Ahmadian emphasized the importance of the summit, saying, “On the bystanders of this conference, we will hold bilateral meetings with officials from several countries, including friendly countries.” He emphasized that such gatherings demonstrate global changes towards the creation of new international systems that challenge the existing one-sided order, along with the establishment of multilateral groups such as BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Agency.
“The created spaces should be used to form new systems in international disciplines,” Ahmadian added, highlighting Iran’s intention to actively participate in the formation of this evolving global framework.
Since its founding in 2010, the International Conference of Security Officers has served as an important platform for security leaders and experts around the world to work together to deal with the complex security threats of the 21st century. The forum encourages dialogue and cooperation on a wide range of issues, ranging from terrorism and cyber threats to local conflict and arms management.
This year’s meeting will be chaired by Sergei Shog, secretary of the Russian Federation’s Security Council. Under his leadership, the Forum is looking to strengthen international partnerships and explore collective solutions to emerging security challenges.