President of Kazakhstan and CSTO Secretary General discuss fight against terrorism

According to the official website of the leader of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev and the CSTO Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov has had a meeting today.

"At the meeting, issues of implementing the key tasks of the organization during the chairmanship of Kazakhstan were discussed. The President noted the importance of focusing on the most relevant and in-demand statutory areas of activity among all CSTO member states",

the Presidential Press Service said.

Tokayev also called for paying close attention to the fight against terrorism, illicit trafficking in drugs and weapons, cybercrime and other challenges and threats.

In addition to this, the President noted that it was necessary to establish interaction with a number of other international structures. According to him, this is important for strengthening security in the region.

"The issues of preparation for the next session of the Collective Security Council and the upcoming CSTO exercises, which will be held on the territory of our country, have been also considered",

the press service of the leader of the Republic of Kazakhstan said.