ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 13. President of
Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Collective Security Treaty
Organization (CSTO) Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov discussed
the situation in the Middle East and key regional security issues,
Trend reports via the
organization.
The sides exchanged views on a wide range of international
policy and security matters, expressing serious concern over the
ongoing developments in the Middle East. Particular attention was
also paid to Afghanistan. In this context, Masadykov informed about
the implementation of the CSTO’s targeted interstate program aimed
at strengthening the Tajik-Afghan border.
Among the key areas of current cooperation, the CSTO Secretary
General highlighted preparations for upcoming meetings of the
organization’s statutory bodies, including the Councils of Foreign
Ministers and Defense Ministers, as well as the Committee of
Security Council Secretaries.
Masadykov also briefed on the implementation of decisions
adopted at the CSTO Collective Security Council session held in
November 2025 and on priority areas of activity during Russia’s
chairmanship. He further noted preparations for a series of
large-scale joint exercises scheduled for the second half of the
year, including “Rubezh-2026,” which will take place at the Koktal
training ground in Kazakhstan.
In addition, Masadykov congratulated Tokayev on the adoption of
Kazakhstan’s new Constitution, expressing confidence that it will
contribute to the country’s comprehensive development and
strengthen its role in international affairs.
The Collective Security Treaty Organization was established on
the basis of the Collective Security Treaty signed in Tashkent on
May 15, 1992. It currently includes Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan.
