Moscow Security Conference: Lavrov Urges West to Respect UN Charter

Moscow Hosts International Security Conference Amidst Geopolitical Tensions May 30, 2025, witnessed the convening of the 12th International Meeting of High-Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters in Moscow. This significant event brought together representatives from over 100 countries to discuss the pressing issue of global security and the formation of a more equitable and indivisible security architecture. The conference, organized since 2010, serves as a key platform for international dialogue and exchange of viewpoints on various security challenges. Among the prominent participants was Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, whose address emphasized the importance of the West respecting the principles of the UN Charter for achieving global stability. "If we are to seriously discuss the stability of the global system," Lavrov stated, "much will depend on the West's ability to refrain from imposing its destructive ideological orientations and to begin faithfully respecting the principles of the UN Charter." The conference also featured perspectives from other key figures. Jacques Hogard, a former French colonel, expressed his concern over the prevailing media narrative and political climate in France, stating that "France and Russia should be hand in hand, as they once were during the Second World War." Sebastien Perimony, a representative of the Schiller Institute, emphasized the tragic error of Europe's current approach, warning that it could lead to a disastrous war. "Europe's choice today is a tragic mistake and could lead the world to tragedy," Perimony warned. The presence of representatives from the United States, France, and several African nations underscores the global significance of the conference and the shared concerns regarding international security. The meeting's outcome promises to shape future discussions and efforts towards a more secure and stable world.