Lavrov Says Central Asia, Afghanistan 'Central' Problems for Collective Security Treaty Organization

Lavrov says Central Asia, Afghanistan 'central' problems for Collective Security Treaty Organization

Russian foreign minister meets alliance’s secretary-general in Moscow - Anadolu Ajansı

Russia’s Lavrov says Afghanistan, Central Asia security key for CSTO

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said developments in Afghanistan and the security situation in Central Asia remain among the core issues facing the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), citing new and emerging threats in the region. Lavrov made the remarks during talks in Moscow with the CSTO’s newly appointed secretary-general, Talasbek Masadykov, according to footage released by the Russian foreign ministry. “Among the issues …

Russian FM Says Afghanistan Key Security Concern for CSTO

Russia says security risks and developments in Afghanistan remain central concerns for the CSTO amid evolving regional threats. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said security developments in Central Asia and Afghanistan remain central issues for the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). Lavrov made the remarks Monday during talks in Moscow with CSTO Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov, highlighting emerging regional threats …

Central Asia and Afghanistan are key security concerns for CSTO: Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday that security risks in Central Asia and developments in Afghanistan are among the primary concerns for the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). The CSTO is a regional military alliance that includes Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. Speaking in Moscow during a meeting with CSTO Secretary-General Taalatbek Masadykov, Lavrov described the region’s secu…