Security Council secretaries of the CIS member states discussed strengthening regional stability at the National Centre RUSSIA

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Issues of enhancing security, preserving spiritual and moral values, countering radical ideologies, developing humanitarian cooperation, and ensuring international and regional stability were discussed at the 13th meeting of the Security Council secretaries of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The event was held on 5 November at the National Centre RUSSIA as part of the closing programme of the "Peoples of Russia and the CIS" festival, which brought together representatives of government bodies, experts, and creative communities.

"I would like to sincerely thank all of you for the worthy celebration of the eightieth anniversary of our common Great Victory — for your activity both at home and on international platforms, for the marches of military contingents on Red Square, and for numerous commemorative events. Pushkin once said: 'It is not only possible but necessary to take pride in the glory of one’s ancestors; to disregard it is shameful cowardice.' We remember and we are proud. That is why 9 May will forever remain the greatest holiday for all of us and for our descendants," said the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Sergei Shoigu.

He emphasised the importance of strengthening spiritual and moral values and countering radical ideology. Sergei Shoigu spoke about joint cultural and educational initiatives, including the "Peoples of Russia and the CIS" festival and the "Intervision" contest, as well as cooperation between security agencies in combating extremism.

Speaking about international and regional security, Sergei Shoigu noted the threats coming from the West, including interference in the internal affairs of other countries and attempts to maintain military dominance. At the same time, he pointed out that positive trends have emerged in the South Caucasus and Afghanistan. Russia supports the formation of a multipolar world based on equality and respect for national interests. In conclusion, Sergei Shoigu expressed confidence that cooperation among the CIS countries will contribute to the region’s stability and development.

"Our meeting is taking place in the year marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. The events dedicated to this milestone are inseparably linked to another historical occasion — the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Second World War. It was the defeat of Nazism, achieved at the cost of the unparalleled heroism and lives of millions of citizens of the Soviet Union and other countries of the anti-Hitler coalition, that made it possible to lay the foundation for a new architecture of international relations aimed at preventing similar global catastrophes in the future," said the Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation, Imangali Tasmagambetov.

He noted that the current global situation is characterised by growing confrontation, a decline in the manageability of international processes, and the use of hybrid technologies, which pose threats to the national sovereignty of states.

According to Imangali Tasmagambetov, the CSTO’s primary focus is on strengthening security across the Eurasian space. At the same time, he highlighted the importance of implementing the programme to reinforce the Tajik-Afghan border and of conducting joint exercises in Central Asia. The Secretary General stated that the CSTO would continue to take measures to maintain regional stability and combat terrorism and illegal migration. He expressed confidence that the organisation’s effectiveness could be enhanced through closer cooperation with the CIS and the SCO.

"Since our previous meeting, events have occurred — and continue to unfold — that have profoundly influenced the political and economic structure of the modern world. The bipolar global system is giving way to a new geopolitical order. The BRICS, SCO, and CIS summits, negotiations in Beijing, and the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War and the end of the Second World War have clearly demonstrated the formation of a new model of interstate interaction based on an increasingly strong multipolar world order," said Deputy Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Independent States Denis Trefilov.

He highlighted the importance of developing humanitarian and educational cooperation, including the work of the Council for Education and the implementation of the Deradicalisation Programme for 2025–2027. According to him, the programme aims to establish educational standards and train specialists to reduce public involvement — particularly among young people — in destructive ideologies.

The 13th meeting of the Security Council secretaries of the CIS member states was part of the closing programme of the "Peoples of Russia and the CIS" festival, which was held over five days — from 31 October to 5 November — at the National Centre RUSSIA, the World Trade Centre, and the MosKino Film Park. The participants were offered educational and cultural programmes, expositions, and workshops. The events were aimed at uniting representatives of government bodies and the expert community.

The festival was organised by the Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs of Russia (FADN) in coordination with the Security Council Office of the Russian Federation, the Presidential Executive Office of Russia, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, with the participation of the Ministry of Culture of Russia, Rossotrudnichestvo, the Moscow Government, MosKino, Gazprom-Media Holding, RUTUBE, the Russian society Znanie, the Russian Geographical Society, ROSKINO, the Regional Film Support Foundation, and the Internet Development Institute.