MOSCOW, 16 May 2022, (TON): Russia considers building up and strengthening cooperation with the member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization as a priority of its foreign policy.

This was announced at the Russian Foreign Ministry in connection with the 30th anniversary of the signing of the treaty.

The ministry noted “further compaction and building up of comprehensive cooperation with the Collective Security Treaty Organization member states is considered by the Russian Federation as a foreign policy priority.”

On Smolenskaya Square, they pointed out that the Collective Security Treaty Organization has achieved a lot in a relatively short period by historical standards.

The ministry said “the joint efforts of the member states have created an integral, effective structure for jointly resolving issues related to security and promoting collective interests on the world stage.”

It added that today, the Collective Security Treaty Organization plays a key role in maintaining regional stability, reliably guaranteeing security in its area of responsibility, covering the territories included in organization of countries.