The speech was delivered as part of the International Forum for Ensuring Collective Security taking place in Moscow. According to the Russian leader, the current geopolitical situation requires CSTO members to increase their existing potential.
Forum objectives and participants
The event brought together representatives of government authorities, military departments, and defense industry enterprises, as well as scientists and experts. The main task of the participants is to assess how modern challenges affect the geopolitical situation in Eurasia and to determine measures to strengthen regional security.
The President's greeting at the forum was read by Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Aleksey Overchuk.
Context
The Collective Security Treaty Organization was founded on May 15, 1992.
