The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is expected to eventually become a key element within a larger security architecture spanning the Eurasian continent. This was stated by Mikael Agasandyan, Director of the First Department for CIS Countries at Russia’s Foreign Ministry, in an interview with the publication Allies. CSTO.
“Today, the CSTO doesn’t just have well-coordinated collective forces — it also has effective tools to combat terrorism, drug trafficking, illegal migration, cybercrime, and other threats,” Agasandyan said. “The organization has rightfully established itself as a vital mechanism for ensuring security and stability both within its area of responsibility and along the external borders of member states — and even across Eurasia as a whole. We expect that, over time, the CSTO will integrate into a broader continental security framework.”
According to Agasandyan, the CSTO has the potential to play a central role in building this new architecture. “Developing such a framework is in the interests of Russia, our allies, and all countries across Eurasia. We are advocating for the creation of an inclusive system of agreements and institutions that isn’t aimed against any particular state, but rather guarantees the indivisible security of all participants,” he added. “We believe that the nations of Eurasia must take primary responsibility for their own security.”
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Based on TASS materials