Kazakh Defense Minister met with CSTO Sec Gen

The sides discussed the issues regarding improvement of the efficiency of the CSTO Joint Staff activities which should adequately respond to modern realities in future for closer cooperation with the national armed forces, according to Pm.kz site.

"The CSTO member states pay special attention to the upcoming December session of the CSTO Collective Security Council which is expected to be focused on the military aspects of the Organization," Nikolai Bordyuzha emphasized.

The main efforts in development of the military components of the CSTO are currently focused on development of the Collective Rapid Reaction Forces, Collective Peacekeeping Forces. Current situation shows the necessity to focus the CSTO effort on efficient use of the existing internal potential for timely responding on unusual situations.

Adilbek Dzhaksybekov emphasized that in accordance with the Military Doctrine Kazakhstan paid special attention to equipping the Armed Forces with modern military armament and vehicles. The Defense Ministry works jointly with many countries on modernization of the existing and procurement of new samples of armament and military machines.

It is necessary to implement joint projects on reconstruction and modernization of military equipment, establish joint enterprises on development and production of military products within the CSTO.

At the end of the meeting, the sides expressed confidence that many issues can be resolved by joint efforts that would help to develop the Organization to a new level.