Putin called on the CSTO countries to increase coordination of efforts.
The CSTO countries have gained significant experience in cooperation, but considering international tensions, it is necessary to increase the coordination of efforts to solve the problems facing the CSTO. "At the same time, it is clear that in light of the ongoing international tensions, it is important to fundamentally increase the organization's potential and coordinate efforts to solve the problems it faces, especially in the field of defense, in the areas of countering terrorism and extremism, combating cybercrime, drug trafficking and illegal immigration," said the President of Russia at Vladimir Putin's International Security Forum.
The head of state clarified that the meeting brought together representatives of government agencies, military departments and defense industry enterprises, scientists and experts. He expressed confidence that the forum will be held in a constructive atmosphere, and the proposals and initiatives that will be presented will be sought in work for the benefit of the peoples of the CSTO member states.