President Tokayev Reviews Outcomes of Kazakhstan’s Chairmanship in CSTO During Astana Session
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reviewed outcomes of the country’s chairmanship in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) during a Nov. 28 CSTO Collective Security Council session.
The meeting was attended by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, and CSTO Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov.
Participants reviewed the current international and regional security agenda, assessed the results of Kazakhstan’s chairmanship in the CSTO, and outlined future plans.
President Tokayev emphasized that the CSTO has become a crucial organization for maintaining peace and stability across the Eurasian region.
“In the context of modern challenges, the CSTO has consistently demonstrated its relevance as a guarantor of security for all participating countries. Our coordinated actions, mutual trust and support strengthen the collective ability to solve the most complex and large-scale tasks. It is important to emphasize that the CSTO is not just a military partnership, it is a unique mechanism that unites our efforts and resources to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our states,” said Tokayev.
As the CSTO chair, Kazakhstan concentrated its efforts on fostering close coordination between the member countries and increasing the efficiency of crisis response mechanisms. Particular emphasis was placed on developing the organization’s capabilities in the fight against modern threats, such as terrorism, cybercrime, transnational crime and drug trafficking.
According to Tokayev, meetings of the statutory bodies, military exercises and preventive operations of the CSTO were held as planned. The foreign and defense ministries thoroughly discussed current collective security challenges. During the intersessional period, a number of key documents were adopted that addressed international defense cooperation, as well as current challenges and threats to collective security.
“Special attention was paid to preparations for the celebration of the 80th anniversary of victory in World War II. Today, we will be presented with a corresponding statement of the Collective Security Council. In general, all the tasks set during the chairmanship of Kazakhstan have been accomplished. Let me express my deep gratitude for the support in implementing our priorities and fruitful joint work,” said Tokayev.
