ArmInfo. On May 17, Armenian Defense Minister David Tonoyan received Yuri Khachaturov.
According to the press service of the Defense Ministry, during the meeting Yuri Khachaturov informed David Tonoyan about preparations for the next meeting of the CSTO Defense Ministers Council, scheduled for May 23 in Astana.
The Minister of Defense stressed the role of the CSTO in ensuring Armenia's security and the need to develop the military component of the organization. David Tonoyan assured that Armenia will continue to make constructive efforts to enhance the international image of the organization. During the meeting, the parties also discussed issues of international and regional security, as well as other issues of bilateral interest.