An international scientific and practical conference entitled “Transformation of the Global Security System and the Shaping of a Eurasian Security Framework” was held at Moscow State Linguistic University (MSLU).
Today, a conference entitled “The Role and Place of Media in CSTO Member States in Efforts to Contain Crisis (Emergency) Situations in Collective Security Regions” was held in Minsk.
An international scientific and practical conference entitled “The Situation in the Middle East, North Africa and the Sahara-Sahel Region: Development Forecasts for 2027” was held in Moscow, organized by the Center for Scientific and Analytical Information of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
On October 18, 2026, the “Cobalt-2026” special exercise opened in the Republic of Tajikistan, in accordance with the 2026 Plan for the Joint Training of Command and Control Bodies and Formations of Forces and Assets of the CSTO Collective Security System. The exercise involves special units of internal affairs and national security agencies, internal troops (National Guard), special services and anti-drug agencies, as well as rescue units incorporated into the Special Purpose Forces formations of the CSTO Collective Operational Reaction Forces (CORF).
From October 13 to 16, 2025, the 23rd International Combat Sambo Tournament for the Cup of the Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, featuring law enforcement personnel from CSTO member states, was held at the Ognikovo Park Hotel (19 Ognikovo, Istra District, Moscow Region).
Statement by the foreign ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation member states on the situation in the Middle East
30.06.2025June 30, 2025
Cholpon-Ata
We, the foreign ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation member states, express our utmost concern over the dangerous escalation of tensions in the Middle East. We strongly condemn the use of force against the Islamic Republic of Iran in violation of the United Nations Charter and international law, extend our sincere condolences to all affected parties and grieve for the victims of mutual strikes.
We emphasise that any attacks targeting civilian facilities, including nuclear energy infrastructure, are categorically unacceptable and represent a gross violation of the principles and norms of international law. These actions pose the risk of further destabilising the region and are fraught with devastating consequences for global peace and stability, while also undermining efforts to create a zone free of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East.
We urge all parties to abandon forceful methods of resolving disputes and to prevent further attacks on nuclear facilities and sites under IAEA safeguards and verification.
We are confident that peaceful, political, and diplomatic efforts remain the only viable approach to addressing the Iranian nuclear programme issue. In this regard, we note the Iranian leadership’s recent statements reaffirming its continued commitment to the country’s obligations under the NPT.
We welcome the ceasefire and hope for its sustained observance. We support the efforts of all states working to promote de-escalation and achieve a lasting settlement.
