The Role of the CSTO in Central Asian Security and Armenia's Policy: Commentary by Murat Beishenov

In an interview with NOMAD TV, Murat Beishenov, former First Deputy Minister of Defense of Kyrgyzstan and currently an advisor to the Director of the Law Institute at KNU named after J. Balasagyn, addressed the issue of security in Central Asia and the activities of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO).

Readiness for Joint Action and Armenia's Position

During the discussion, the readiness of the organization's member states to conduct joint actions in the event of real threats was addressed. The expert also noted the importance of understanding the possible outcomes of upcoming CSTO meetings for Kyrgyzstan.

A separate emphasis was placed on Armenia's political course. Beishenov highlighted Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's interaction with Moscow and Brussels, as well as his policy in the context of the country's relations with the CSTO.

Context

The Collective Security Treaty Organization was founded on May 15, 1992.