ArmInfo. CSTO is first of all not a military but a military-political organization, its priority is sovereignty of the state members. The Russian Ambassador to Armenia Ivan Volynkin stated to journalists on May 12.
Touching upon priorities of the organization, the Ambassador noted that CSTO works in many directions, in particular, fight against terrorism, drug traffic, gang criminal. Answering the question about any misunderstandings on key issues, Volynkin said: "I think, There are no misunderstandings among CSTO states on key issues and there cannot be any. Naturally, each state has its interests, priorities".
Referring to the appointment of the representative of Armenia Yuri Khachaturov to the post of the CSTO Secretary General, Volynkin said that he has known him for several years. "Decent person. I think he will show all his abilities as a general secretary of the CSTO, which, undoubtedly, are inherent in him, and he showed it, being on the post of the chief of the General Staff of Armenia. I believe that Yuri Khachaturov will be able to do a lot for the organization. In general, Armenia is a very active participant in the organization, constantly speaking with new initiatives supported by all its participants. Yuri Khachaturov will be the locomotive of the organization," the Diplomat concluded.