On November 11, the CSTO Collective Security Council meeting took place in Moscow. During the meeting, heads of state signed 18 documents, and Sadyr Japarov, holding the post of President of Kyrgyzstan, presented his country's position on key security issues.
Security Cooperation and Exercises
The head of state noted the importance of joint work and emphasized that Kyrgyzstan is ready to continue interaction with the organization's member states. According to Japarov, participation in military exercises helps improve combat training and the coordination of collective forces. In particular, he recalled the experience of the republic's servicemen in 2026 and the readiness to host joint CSTO activities in 2027.
Fighting Threats and the Situation in Afghanistan
The President emphasized the need to counter international terrorism, extremism, transnational crime, and illegal drug trafficking. He called for strengthened cooperation among law enforcement agencies, including through the "Kanal" anti-drug operation. A separate block of discussion concerned Afghanistan. Japarov called for uniting efforts to combat transborder threats, while simultaneously emphasizing the importance of supporting economic recovery and addressing humanitarian issues in the country.
The issue of Kyrgyzstan's upcoming membership in the CSTO Security Council was also addressed during the speech.
