CSTO Member States Continue to View Armenia as an Ally, Official Says

The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) maintains its allied commitment toward Armenia. According to the Russian news agency RIA Novosti, this sentiment was recently echoed by CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov.

Prospects for Restoring Cooperation

According to Masadykov, since joining the alliance, the Armenian side has actively and harmoniously participated in joint efforts, making a significant contribution to the development of the organization's collective potential. The member states have repeatedly expressed their readiness to discuss any issues with Yerevan regarding a full return to collaborative work.

"Within a reasonable timeframe," the Secretary General noted, referring to the period required to determine the future fate of the country's membership in the organization, as quoted by RIA Novosti.

Upcoming Discussions in Moscow

Viktor Vasiliev, Russia's permanent representative to the CSTO, emphasized that depriving Armenia of its voting rights within the organization's bodies would require the unanimous consent of all member states. It is expected that this topic will be a focal point at the upcoming session of the CSTO Collective Security Council, scheduled to take place on November 11 in Moscow.

Yerevan's Stance

It is worth noting that in 2024, Yerevan officially suspended its participation in the CSTO. Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan explained this decision by stating that the country's allies failed to provide the necessary support during the border clashes in 2021-2022 under the collective security treaty framework.