On October 31-November 3, 2026, the International Scientific and Practical Conference ‘Youth Policy within the CIS: Challenges, Solutions and Prospects’ was held in Moscow.
The conference was part of the implementation of the Action Plan for the 35th Anniversary of the Commonwealth of Independent States (in Russian). The conference aimed to review the research findings and the practical experience of the CIS member states in the field of youth policy, and to create a common space for scientific communication on current issues and areas of youth policy development.
CIS Secretary-General Sergey Lebedev sent greetings to the conference organisers and participants.
The greetings highlighted the symbolic significance of the conference which took place in the year marking the 35t h anniversary of the establishment of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
“Over three and a half decades, our organisation has convincingly demonstrated its relevance, becoming a reliable and authoritative platform for strengthening good neighbourly relations, trust and strategic partnership,” the message stated.
It emphasized the importance of the youth agenda and continuity between generations, which remain a solid foundation and the key to a successful shared future for our countries. The Agreement on Cooperation in Youth Policy and the Strategy for International Youth Cooperation, adopted by the CIS member states, have laid a consolidated approach to addressing the challenges faced by the younger generation.
“It is today’s young people who will share the future areas of cooperation, introduce innovations and ensure the sustainable socio-economic development of our countries,” the CIS Secretary-General said in his message.
He also highlighted the effective work of MIREA – Russian Technological University as the CIS basic organization for youth work.
“For many years, the university has demonstrated a high level of activity and a strong commitment to integration processes. Through its extensive educational programmes, research and analytical work, the development of the Youth of the Commonwealth web portal and the coordination of key projects, it is building a solid methodological basis for specialists working within our interstate structure.
The current conference is another clear example of MIREA’s systematic contribution to bringing together the of the CIS member states youth communities.”
“This forum provides a vital platform for the open dialogue, where young researchers, experts and heads of relevant government agencies can pool their expertise, comprehensively analyze current challenges and propose effective practical solutions,” Sergey Lebedev stressed.
He expressed confidence that the recommendations and approaches developed during the discussions would give a strong impetus to joint youth projects and contribute to further strengthening humanitarian ties among the CIS member states.