Equipping the CSTO forces with modern weapons is carried out systematically, Putin said.
The Russian president summarized the results of the CSTO summit meeting in a narrow format. According to him, there was a thorough and fruitful exchange of views on topical issues of global and regional security.
Key statements:
The CSTO countries pay special attention to improving the operational and combat training of the organization's collective forces.
The CSTO member states are committed to jointly dealing with threats to collective security.
Close contacts between the law enforcement authorities of the CSTO countries contribute to the fight against terrorism and extremism.
The member states of the organization highly appreciated Russia's chairmanship of the CSTO this year.
Russia will provide assistance to Tajikistan, which will chair the CSTO next year.