In accordance with the 2026 Action Plan of the Coordinating Council of Heads of the Competent Authorities for Countering Illicit Drug Trafficking of the CSTO Member States, and as part of the Russian Federation's priorities during its 2026 CSTO Chairmanship, the sub-regional counter-narcotics operation “Kanal – Amber Coast” was conducted from June 29 to July 3, 2026. The operation was aimed at disrupting trafficking routes for narcotic drugs, their precursors and analogues, new psychoactive substances, and potent substances into the CSTO area of responsibility, neutralizing international transnational drug trafficking groups, dismantling clandestine drug production facilities, undermining the economic foundations of the drug trade, including the laundering of drug proceeds.
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.
Deputy Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization took part in the World Public Assembly
20.09.2025
Deputy Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization Samat Ordabayev took part in the first World Public Assembly. The two-day event is being held at the World Trade Centre and brings together over 5,000 participants from more than 150 countries.
The forum is timed to coincide with International Peace Day, and its program includes seven panel discussions and more than 40 thematic platforms: a media forum, a youth forum called “Generation of Unity”, a business forum on social responsibility, a congress of the World Writers' Organization, and others.
During his speech at the plenary session “International Integration Associations: A New World Architecture”, Samat Ordabayev outlined the main priorities of the Collective Security Treaty Organization.
The CSTO Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov sent his greetings to the participants of the Assembly.
Greetings from CSTO Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov:
Dear participants of the Assembly, friends, colleagues!
On behalf of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, I am honored to welcome you to the opening of the First World Public Assembly.
Today, here in the heart of Russia, leaders of public diplomacy, prominent politicians, diplomats, scientists, cultural figures and young people have gathered. You are united by a common goal – the pursuit of a sustainable, just and harmonious future for all nations.
The modern world is extremely complex, with trends towards cooperation and collaboration coexisting alongside trends towards competition and rivalry. The challenges and threats to our well-being are complex in nature. They are no longer limited to the military sphere, but stem from imbalances in development, a crisis of confidence, growing intolerance and humanitarian disasters. Therefore, our common security cannot be ensured solely by force or diplomatic methods at the highest level. It requires a solid foundation — a foundation of public trust, mutual understanding and conscious unity. It is precisely these issues that occupy a key position in the activities of the Assembly of the Peoples of the World.
The theme of the World Assembly, “A New World of Conscious Unity”, is not an abstract philosophical concept. It is a practical necessity and a strategic goal. Sustainable security is only possible when it is based on shared values, respect for cultural diversity, and the rule of law.
Public diplomacy, humanitarian cooperation and intercultural dialogue, which are the central themes of the forum, are not merely complementary to official negotiations. They are vital tools for conflict prevention, confidence-building and the construction of societies that are resilient to crises and disintegrating political practices.
In this context, the presentation of the Public Recognition Award “For Service to Humanity” takes on special significance. We honor those whose actions make an invaluable contribution to creating the very foundation for a safe world — a world in which trust, cooperation and mutual respect flourish.
I urge all participants to use this unique platform to develop concrete initiatives and recommendations. Your ideas, your energy and your commitment to peace are the foundation for the architecture of global security in the 21st century.
I wish everyone fruitful work, sincere and open dialogue, new ideas and partnerships. May our joint efforts strengthen trust and unity among nations and make a real contribution to building a world of conscious unity.
