The issue of Armenia’s membership in the CSTO, the leaders of the organization can decide on November 11

The issue of Armenia’s membership in the CSTO can be considered at the upcoming session of the Collective Security Council on November 11, writes sb.by.

CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov, commenting on the possibility of Yerevan leaving the organization, noted: “If this issue is submitted to the meeting of the Security Collective Council, it can happen.” He explained that the proposal is usually made either by the presiding country or another country, that is, the head of state, members of the Collective Security Council. “What is de facto happening can be considered Article 25 of the Charter of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, which means that when membership fees are not paid and quota positions are not filled, there is no right to vote,” Taalatbek Masadykov explained.

The CSTO Secretary General also drew attention to the fact that Armenia does not formally participate in the discussions, but its representative takes part every week at the meetings of the Permanent Council, where permanent representatives of the CSTO member states are located. “The representative of Armenia is listening, probably, reports to his capital that we are discussing what decisions are taken, moreover, all the issues that are discussed, possible solutions,” he said.

The next session of the CSTO Collective Security Council will be held on November 11 in Moscow.

De jure participates, de facto does not pay contributions: Masadykov commented on the situation of Armenia in the CSTO