The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is set to conduct a series of military exercises in Central Asia over the coming weeks to enhance regional stability and security. This announcement was made by Mikael Aghasandyan, Director of the First Department of CIS Countries at the Russian Foreign Ministry, as reported by RIA Novosti on The Times of Central Asia.
Aghasandyan highlighted that these exercises will involve various components of the CSTO’s Collective Forces, focusing on joint actions to maintain stability and ensure collective security across the region.
"In the coming weeks, a series of exercises with various components of the Organization's Collective Forces is planned on the territory of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, aimed at working out joint actions to protect stability in the Central Asian region, collective security, in particular taking into account the situation in Afghanistan". - Mikael Aghasandyan
Russia is reportedly playing a significant role in enhancing the CSTO's capabilities, aiming to solidify the organization as a key structure responsible for maintaining stability not only within member states but also across the broader Eurasian continent. Aghasandyan also noted growing interest in CSTO activities from several Eurasian states, which view the organization as vital in establishing a unified and reliable security framework for the region.
The planned exercises include the ‘Interaction-2024’ command and staff drills with the CSTO's Collective Rapid Reaction Forces (CSR) in Kyrgyzstan, running from September 3 to 15. These drills will be complemented by ‘Search-2024’, a special exercise focused on intelligence forces, and ‘Echelon 2024’, which will involve logistical support units.
In Tajikistan, the CSTO will conduct an operational gathering with the command of the Collective Rapid Deployment Forces of the Central Asian region, alongside a joint exercise titled ‘Rubezh-2024’, aimed at strengthening regional security measures.
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