CSTO Still Views Armenia as Ally Despite Suspension
Countries participating in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) continue to view Armenia as a partner, despite Armenia's suspension of participation in February 2024 due to disputes over the organization's response to border clashes with Azerbaijan and events in Nagorno-Karabakh. The CSTO secretary-general emphasized ongoing willingness to dialogue with Armenia on its return to full participation.
Consensus
- Countries participating in the CSTO continue to consider Armenia a partner.
- The CSTO secretary-general stated that member states remain open to dialogue with Armenia regarding its return to full participation.
- Armenia suspended its participation in the CSTO on February 23, 2024.
- The reason for Armenia's suspension was the organization's and Russia's response to border clashes with Azerbaijan in 2022 and events in Nagorno-Karabakh in 2023.
- The issue of removing Armenia's voting rights may be discussed at the CSTO summit on November 11.
Points of divergence
- Armenia was an active and harmonious member of the organization and made a significant contribution to its development. — vedomosti
- Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Armenia has accumulated arrears with the organization, which have been building for over two years. — vedomosti
- A member of the Armenian parliament from the ruling party 'Civil Contract' stated that he sees no reasons or circumstances that could lead to increased participation by Armenia in the organization. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- OCDK Secretary General stated that he considers Armenia an ally — Ведомости
- Masadykov: ODKB member countries consider Yerevan a partner in organizing — Вести
- ODKB members consider Armenia an ally in organization, Masadyakov stated. — РИА Новости (Telegram)