Ali Akbar Ahmadian,The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, arrived at Vnukovo Airport, Moscow, on Tuesday afternoon to participate in the 13th International Meeting of Senior Security Officials, welcomed by the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Deputy Secretary of the Russian National Security Council.

Why it matters:
Moscow is pursuing a new global security architecture by annually hosting senior security officials and defense ministers. Iran's participation in this forum, particularly given current regional developments, could contribute to resolving regional tensions. This week, the 13th International Meeting of Senior Security Officials at the Russia National Center will convene over 125 delegations from 100 countries and representatives from 14 international organizations.

What he's saying:

Ahmadian told reporters uppon his arrival in Moscow: "On the sidelines of this meeting, I will have bilateral meetings with officials of some countries, including friendly countries."
He noted: "The holding of such a summit, as well as the formation of mechanisms such as the BRICS group and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, indicates that efforts have begun in the world to establish a new system against the current unilateral order."
The Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council said: "The space that has been created should be used to form a new system in the international arena."

Go deeper:
The 13th International Meeting of Senior Security Officials provides a vital opportunity for leaders and security experts from around the world to develop joint solutions to counter the complex threats of the 21st century.
This gathering has been organized by the Russian Security Council every year since 2010.
The meeting will be chaired by Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.

Hossein Amiri