The 12th Southern Information Security Forum “Infoforum Sochi 2026” is taking place in Sochi, Russia, from June 30 to July 3. On July 1, the Forum's plenary session brought together representatives of federal and regional authorities, regulatory bodies, leading companies, and international organizations to discuss current challenges in the protection of critical infrastructure, the development of artificial intelligence, and international cooperation.
On June 30 – July 1, 2026, Saint Petersburg hosted a series of events chaired by Alexander Kurenkov, Minister of the Russian Federation for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters, with the participation of heads of the competent authorities of the CSTO member states responsible for emergency prevention and response.
From June 24 to 26, 2026, CSTO Secretary General Talatbek Masadykov paid a working visit to the Republic of Tajikistan at the personal invitation of President Emomali Rahmon.
From June 24 to 26, second staff talks were held in the Republic of Kazakhstan on the organization and conduct of the joint exercise “Rubezh-2026” with units of the Central Asian Collective Rapid Deployment Forces (CAR CRDF).
Season’s Greetings from the Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization Stanislav ZAS
01.01.2021
Dear Friends and Colleagues!
The New 2021 Year was coming in, and we expect only the best in this connection.
The past year 2020 has become a serious test for all of us, changing the usual rhythm of life for many people and putting forward the protection of humanity from a pandemic to the first place. The Republic of Belarus, the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Armenia were subjected to additional tests for the strength of the state and civil society.
In such circumstances, the vulnerability and fragility of the modern world, as well as the responsibility of each of us for the security and well-being of our Motherland, are especially clearly realized.
During this period of time, our countries showed allied solidarity and mutual assistance in difficult, sometimes tragic situations. It confirms the unconditional importance and significance of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, and demonstrates the friendship between the peoples of our states.
In 2020, the CSTO adopted a number of important strategic documents on the development of a collective security system in the military sphere, political cooperation and joint counteraction to challenges and threats. Interaction has been strengthened in the fight against terrorism, extremism and drug trafficking. The peacekeeping component of the CSTO has been strengthened.
In the coming 2021, we are determined to continue to defend the interests of the CSTO member states, to protect peace and stability, as well as to expand cooperation with external partners. I am convinced that together we will be able to overcome any challenges and ensure collective security in the Eurasian space.
I wish you all good health, self-belief and new achievements.
Happy New 2021 Year!
The CSTO Secretary General S. Zas
