“Russia will assume the CSTO chairmanship on January 1, 2026, as was mentioned earlier. Its motto will be Collective Security in a Multipolar World: Common Goal, Shared Responsibility. Russia will do everything necessary to maintain continuity in the main spheres of interaction within the CSTO, developing cooperation between our countries based on the principles of true alliance, friendship and good neighbourliness, respect and consideration for each other’s interests, and mutual assistance and support.”
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“The Forum continues the traditions established by the decisions made at the CSTO Summit in Bishkek in 2025, which approved a plan for cooperation that aims to strengthen the collective interests and initiatives of CSTO member countries on the global stage. I am confident that the decisions made during the events of Russia’s chairmanship will help to meet the strategic interests of the organization’s member states and strengthen the CSTO’s role in Eurasia.”
We are confident of ourpartners’ support in advancing the priorities of the Russian presidency andstand ready for close and productive work throughout 2026. I am convinced thatthrough our joint efforts we will bring cooperation within the CSTO to aqualitatively new level, in the interests of preserving and strengthening peaceacross the Organization’s area.
