MOSCOW, January 1. /TASS/. Russia aims to further consolidate the member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and will maintain continuity in developing key areas of cooperation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in connection with the beginning of Russia's presidency of the CSTO. The text is posted on the Russian Foreign Ministry’s website.
Lavrov recalled that on January 1, 2026, Russia assumed the presidency of the Collective Security Treaty Organization and will conduct its presidency under the motto: Collective Security in a Multipolar World: Common Goal, Shared Responsibility.
"Russia will maintain continuity in developing key areas of cooperation, including the initiatives of the recently concluded presidency of the Kyrgyz Republic. Given geopolitical tensions, we set ourselves the goals of further consolidating CSTO member states, strengthening allied ties, and deepening coordination on key international issues. We will continue to expand the CSTO's network of contacts with Eurasian states and their integration associations," Lavrov noted.
The Russian foreign minister emphasized that Russia's efforts will be focused on effectively fulfilling the organization's core mission - maintaining peace and stability in its area of responsibility and ensuring favorable conditions for the secure development and prosperity of CSTO member states. "No one should have any doubt: we will not tolerate chaos in our common home," he stated.
