Moscow will seek to increase the circle of friends of the CSTO countries, said Vladimir Putin at a conference of the organization. Events are held in the residence Ala Archa in Bishkek. the head Also reminded that last year Russia adopted a package of documents, opening the possibility of providing the status of observer or partner of the CSTO. This session is chaired by the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sooronbay Zheenbekov. In addition to Putin, with the participation of Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinian, the head of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of Kazakhstan Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev and the head of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. on the agenda - the issues of strengthening the Tajik-Afghan border, cooperation with the United Nations to implement the global counter-terrorism strategy and coordination of foreign policy activity of the countries - members of the CSTO and others. Participants will also discuss the development of military capabilities of the organization, improvement of mechanisms of counteraction to challenges and threats, as well as among them in the field of information security, and the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Victory. in 2019-2020, the chairmanship will pass to Russia. <span style="color:darkgray