On November 11, 2026, a session of the CSTO Collective Security Council was held under the chairmanship of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
On November 11, 2026, a meeting was held at the Kremlin between CSTO Secretary General Talatbek Masadykov and President of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the CSTO Collective Security Council Vladimir Putin.
On November 10, a discussion session entitled “Indivisible Biological Security in the CSTO Area” was held at the World Trade Center as part of the International Forum on Collective Security.
On November 10, a discussion session entitled “The CSTO: New Challenges and Prospects for Regional Cooperation” was held at the World Trade Center as part of the International Forum on Collective Security.
The traditional 14th Meeting of Senior Administrative Officials of the CSTO, CIS and SCO was held in Moscow on November 10, 2026. It was attended by CSTO Secretary General Talatbek Masadykov, CIS Secretary General Sergey Lebedev and SCO Secretary General Nurlan Yermekbayev.
Address by CSTO Secretary General Talatbek Masadykov at the conference “Greater Eurasia: Institutions for the Development of Cooperation”
23.10.2026
An international scientific and practical conference entitled “Greater Eurasia: Institutions, Development, Cooperation” was held at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, jointly organized with the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ICCA RAS). CSTO Secretary General Talatbek Masadykov took part in the conference.
Address by CSTO Secretary General Talatbek Masadykov:
Dear colleagues,
The world is experiencing a transformation of the international relations system. In the 2025 Declaration of the Collective Security Council, the heads of CSTO member states noted the growing importance of collective efforts at the regional and global levels to prevent and resolve crises and conflicts. These efforts must be based on the guiding principles of the UN Charter.
Regional conflicts are intensifying, and new security threats are emerging, particularly near the borders of CSTO member states. External actors are attempting to influence developments in our region.
The leaders expressed concern over attempts to turn Eurasia into an arena of geopolitical confrontation and undermine established ties and processes of Eurasian integration. They also rejected unilateral coercive measures that run counter to the UN Charter and are used as instruments of political, economic and financial pressure.
This is a matter of fundamental importance for development institutions: sustainable cooperation cannot be built on pressure. It is essential to establish clear parameters.
The CSTO area of responsibility is clearly defined: it encompasses the territories of its member states. However, it is not isolated. It borders the Far East, the Middle East and the Near East, and is adjacent to the Caspian and Black Sea regions, Eastern Europe and the Baltic region. Developments in all these regions inevitably have repercussions within our area of responsibility.
The response of CSTO member states is to build a sustainable security architecture across Eurasia based on the principles of equality and indivisibility of security.
Our states have also supported the negotiation process on the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st Century. We proceed from the premise that security and development are inseparable.
Central Asia provides a clear example. Just a few years ago, the situation in the region was difficult, with border disputes frequently escalating into armed clashes. Today, the situation has changed dramatically. This is the result of the political will of the leaders of the countries in the region, their personal commitment and their readiness to seek compromises at the negotiating table.
On March 13, 2025, the Treaty on the State Border between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan was signed. On March 31, 2025, the presidents of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan signed the Treaty on the Junction Point of the State Borders of the Three Countries and adopted a Declaration of Eternal Friendship.
The heads of CSTO member states welcomed these historic developments, as they contribute to greater stability in the Organization’s area of responsibility. The experience of the region shows that even complex differences can be resolved when there is a willingness to engage in dialogue and respect one another’s interests.
Dear colleagues,
I would like to emphasize the importance of expert assessments. Decisions on security and development are made in an environment of uncertainty, and the cost of error is high. Sound expert assessments are no less important than political will. Threats can be prevented only if emerging trends are identified in advance. Analysis and forecasting are becoming integral components of the security system itself.
Expert platforms make it possible to compare assessments before decisions are made, identify common approaches and resolve misunderstandings. This work helps states make more balanced decisions and thereby strengthens trust.
The CSTO Secretariat consistently develops cooperation with research and expert communities, both in member states and in third countries. Analytical reports are prepared annually at our initiative.
This year, the report prepared by the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia focuses on CSTO cooperation with other organizations and institutions across Greater Eurasia.
At the Collective Security Council session in Bishkek, a proposal was made to establish an association of CSTO member states’ analytical centers specializing in international relations and security. We are ready to support its implementation. Similar ideas are also being discussed in Central Asia, where the inclusion of an expert forum in the regional cooperation framework is under consideration.
A broad community of experts from around the world is already taking shape around the CSTO. They share a common vision of the principles underpinning a new Eurasian security architecture: equality, indivisibility and consideration of the interests of all participants. We will continue to develop contacts with analytical institutions in different parts of Eurasia and strengthen the CSTO’s role as an open platform for substantive international discussions.
Expert work delivers results when it is matched by coordinated action among organizations. The heads of state have declared their readiness to expand CSTO cooperation with the CIS and the SCO, which share the common task of ensuring stability and security across Eurasia. The basis for this cooperation is the Road Map for Developing Cooperation between the CSTO, CIS and SCO for 2026–2028, signed by the secretaries general of the three organizations in Beijing on September 3, 2025.
Dear colleagues,
A new security architecture for Greater Eurasia cannot be built by any one country or organization acting alone. It requires the political will of leaders, coordinated efforts by institutions, and precise and impartial expert assessments. I am confident that we will achieve this through our joint efforts.
Thank you for your attention!
