Lavrov thanks Tasmagambetov for contribution to collective security

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has thanked outgoing secretary general of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Imangali Tasmagambetov for developing the collective security system, the Russian Foreign Ministry's press service said.

"Lavrov expressed deep gratitude to Tasmagambetov, who will be wrapping up his stint as secretary general of the CSTO at the end of 2025, for his contribution to the development of the collective security system and strengthening allied cooperation within the Organization," the statement reads.

On January 1, Tasmagambetov will be replaced by Kyrgyzstan’s Taalatbek Masadykov.