WEBVTT 1 00:00:01.540 --> 00:00:03.060 Good afternoon, colleagues, 2 00:00:03.060 --> 00:00:08.602 Today we will discuss ways to improve the state migration policy 3 00:00:08.602 --> 00:00:12.641 in the interests of national security. 4 00:00:12.641 --> 00:00:18.817 Obviously, social stability, inter-ethnic accord and peace in this 5 00:00:18.817 --> 00:00:24.440 country rely on our professional and well-considered actions. 6 00:00:24.440 --> 00:00:29.416 We can see the serious consequences of the practically uncontrolled 7 00:00:29.416 --> 00:00:33.880 flow of refugees to Europe from countries in the Middle East, 8 00:00:33.880 --> 00:00:39.100 North Africa, from Afghanistan and other regions. 9 00:00:39.100 --> 00:00:42.081 It has caused an outburst of crime, 10 00:00:42.081 --> 00:00:47.880 ethnic and religious conflicts and social tension. 11 00:00:47.880 --> 00:00:51.345 Migrants, who have practically no opportunity to integrate into 12 00:00:51.345 --> 00:00:56.544 society, become the object of propaganda and are recruited by extremist 13 00:00:56.544 --> 00:01:01.781 and terrorist organisations. Radicalism among them is growing. 14 00:01:01.781 --> 00:01:08.381 However, there is growing radicalism among the local population as well. 15 00:01:08.381 --> 00:01:13.887 We need a proper analysis of this situation to draw our own conclusions 16 00:01:13.887 --> 00:01:16.640 from the migration crisis in Europe, 17 00:01:16.640 --> 00:01:20.472 to adjust our actions where necessary with due account 18 00:01:20.472 --> 00:01:22.840 of existing and potential threats. 19 00:01:22.840 --> 00:01:28.123 We should also constantly monitor the situation in the Middle East 20 00:01:28.123 --> 00:01:33.720 and other regions of the world that could spark new waves of migration. 21 00:01:33.720 --> 00:01:38.447 Primarily this applies to regions close to Russia’s borders 22 00:01:38.447 --> 00:01:42.937 and the borders of our partners in the Eurasian Economic 23 00:01:42.937 --> 00:01:44.920 Union, CSTO and the CIS. 24 00:01:46.020 --> 00:01:47.640 Colleagues, 25 00:01:47.640 --> 00:01:52.448 Russia has traditionally been attractive for immigrants. 26 00:01:52.448 --> 00:01:58.201 We are open for those who are willing to respect our laws, culture, 27 00:01:58.201 --> 00:02:02.940 traditions and language and to work honestly. 28 00:02:02.940 --> 00:02:07.827 Over the past year, we have simplified many procedures that allow 29 00:02:07.827 --> 00:02:10.640 foreigners to stay and work in Russia. 30 00:02:10.640 --> 00:02:15.729 Thus, for instance, migrants from the CIS states coming to stay for up 31 00:02:15.729 --> 00:02:19.744 to 3 months may submit their registration notifications 32 00:02:19.744 --> 00:02:21.321 at local post offices. 33 00:02:21.321 --> 00:02:25.427 We have simplified the procedures for obtaining work patents. 34 00:02:25.427 --> 00:02:29.466 At the same time, we have introduced requirements regarding 35 00:02:29.466 --> 00:02:32.025 the knowledge of the Russian language, 36 00:02:32.025 --> 00:02:33.640 legislation and history. 37 00:02:33.640 --> 00:02:37.311 We have simplified the procedures for obtaining medical 38 00:02:37.311 --> 00:02:39.810 insurance by migrants. 39 00:02:39.810 --> 00:02:47.081 All this is designed to help decent migrants to adapt in Russia. 40 00:02:47.081 --> 00:02:52.901 I would like to note that in 2012 we approved the Concept of the State 41 00:02:52.901 --> 00:02:55.360 Migration Policy through 2025. 42 00:02:55.360 --> 00:03:00.243 The implementation of its first stage involved an improvement 43 00:03:00.243 --> 00:03:05.520 of migration laws, including in the interests of national security. 44 00:03:05.520 --> 00:03:13.020 We are working to prevent illegal migration and illegal employment 45 00:03:13.020 --> 00:03:16.640 and have taken measures to improve migration control. 46 00:03:16.640 --> 00:03:21.947 At the same time, we are well aware that the situation with migration, 47 00:03:21.947 --> 00:03:24.298 particularly illegal migration, 48 00:03:24.298 --> 00:03:28.240 bears additional risks and requires close attention. 49 00:03:28.240 --> 00:03:32.386 Thus, many migrants exceed the duration of their permitted stay 50 00:03:32.386 --> 00:03:37.460 in Russia, being actually out of control of the state and law 51 00:03:37.460 --> 00:03:42.370 enforcement agencies and often getting involved in criminal 52 00:03:42.370 --> 00:03:45.160 or semi-criminal businesses. 53 00:03:45.160 --> 00:03:51.428 Criminal groups, drug dealers, foreign special services and emissaries 54 00:03:51.428 --> 00:03:57.255 of international extremist and terrorist organisations are trying 55 00:03:57.255 --> 00:04:00.080 to use illegal migration routes. 56 00:04:00.080 --> 00:04:06.134 We need to firmly supress all such attempts through the active work 57 00:04:06.134 --> 00:04:08.360 of the relevant agencies. 58 00:04:08.360 --> 00:04:13.391 This includes stronger protection of state border sections in regions 59 00:04:13.391 --> 00:04:17.775 that pose an additional threat in terms of illegal migration. 60 00:04:17.775 --> 00:04:23.421 All possible ‘windows’ should be reliably shut. 61 00:04:23.421 --> 00:04:28.872 Next. We need to step up cooperation with relevant agencies in other 62 00:04:28.872 --> 00:04:32.190 countries and international organisations, 63 00:04:32.190 --> 00:04:37.088 using both the existing experience and contacts and new forms 64 00:04:37.088 --> 00:04:40.800 of cooperation in combatting illegal migration. 65 00:04:40.800 --> 00:04:47.201 The steady crime rate among foreign citizens causes serious concern. 66 00:04:47.201 --> 00:04:50.832 This problem was raised at the recent board meetings of the Interior 67 00:04:50.832 --> 00:04:53.200 Ministry and the Prosecutor General’s Office. 68 00:04:53.200 --> 00:04:58.028 These are usually high-profile crimes that often lead to an outburst 69 00:04:58.028 --> 00:05:02.995 of xenophobic, nationalistic sentiments and serve as an excuse for all 70 00:05:02.995 --> 00:05:06.913 sorts of informational and propaganda attacks on Russia. 71 00:05:06.913 --> 00:05:11.951 I would like to ask our agencies to enhance their operational and crime 72 00:05:11.951 --> 00:05:14.120 prevention work among migrants. 73 00:05:14.120 --> 00:05:20.541 Disrupting schemes to legalise migrants arriving in Russia in violation 74 00:05:20.541 --> 00:05:23.841 of the law remains a strong priority. 75 00:05:23.841 --> 00:05:27.966 Law enforcement agencies and special services need to identify and stop 76 00:05:27.966 --> 00:05:31.805 the activities of organisations involved in this criminal business 77 00:05:31.805 --> 00:05:35.481 and expose their corruptive ties. 78 00:05:36.961 --> 00:05:45.074 Greater coordination between the ministries and agencies involved 79 00:05:45.074 --> 00:05:49.376 in this work remains a major issue.