�� On March 31, under Russia’s chairmanship, the CSTO Secretariat in Moscow hosted consultations on current issues of arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation.

The event brought together delegations of #CSTO member states, Acting Deputy Secretary General of the CSTO Sergey Ordabayev, and other representatives of the Organisation’s Secretariat.

• The participants held a substantive exchange of views on the current state of affairs and prospects in the field of arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation.

• They underscored the importance of joint efforts aimed at preserving and strengthening the relevant international legal framework.

• Further steps were discussed in specific areas of arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation, with a view to contributing to international peace and security.

• The participants reaffirmed the value of regular coordination on these issues in order to enhance cooperation within the Organisation.