On October 16, the Russian Foreign Ministry hosted a meeting between the First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, Colonel-General of Police A.V. Gorovoy, and the heads of diplomatic missions of the CIS member states accredited in Moscow.
Opening the event, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Mikhail Galuzin noted the importance of migration issues as one of the priority areas of cooperation within the Commonwealth, which, in particular, was reflected in the Concept of our country’s presidency in the CIS in 2024. He expressed confidence in the development of cooperation with partners in this area, while unconditionally taking into account the interests of ensuring security and law and order in the Russian Federation.
A.V.Gorovoy and the Head of the Main Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, V.L.Kazakova, who participated in the meeting, informed foreign diplomats in detail about the latest changes in Russian migration legislation and measures aimed at improving the effectiveness of monitoring the stay of foreign citizens. The need for proper pre-departure training of foreigners planning to work in Russia is emphasized, primarily in terms of their knowledge of the law and proficiency in the Russian language. The need to deepen cooperation between the CIS member states in the field of combating illegal migration was emphasized. A.V.Gorovoy and V.L.Kazakova also answered questions from ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic missions.
