Following the meeting, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) heads of state adopted a declaration in which they declared their commitment to further develop the CSTO and their intention to continue interaction between member states.
The document says the heads of state underlined the need for the formation and development of a “sustainable security system” in Eurasia with the aim to maintain “stability and peaceful coexistence of all Eurasian nations.”
Expressing deep concern about the escalation in the Middle East, the declaration called for a “sustainable cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip and the region as a whole, ensuring uninterrupted and safe delivery of humanitarian aid, and restraint amid the threat of an expansion of the armed confrontation zone.”
“We emphasize the need to create conditions for a political and diplomatic settlement and intensify efforts to achieve peace, stability and security for all residents of the region,” the declaration further says.
It also says the CSTO leaders advocate for Afghanistan to become a “peaceful, independent and united country, free from war, terrorism and drugs.”
It went on to note the importance of the formation of an inclusive Afghan government, calling on the international community to increase the volume of humanitarian aid to the country to support the population and develop local infrastructure.
It added that they reaffirm their commitment to bolster collective efforts in various issues, including the fight against international terrorism and extremism.
