YEREVAN. – Armenia is interested in development of CSTO and strengthening of its role, Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan said during a Yerevan-hosted forum.

He recalled that Armenia is an active participant of the organization and repeatedly proposed various initiatives focused on development of military and political components. Baghdasaryan stressed that Collective Rapid Reaction Force was formed during Armenia’s chairmanship. Besides, Armenia plans to establish a CSTO academy.

The organization must develop in three directions: strengthening of military component, development of peacekeeping activities, creation of new structures, namely collective aviation forces and collective forces for carrying out special operations.

“We work together for our people to live in stability and peace,” he said.