YEREVAN. - The session of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) will be held in Yerevan on October 14.

The meeting will be chaired by Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan. Armenia has been presiding in the Organization for the period between the sessions of years 2015-2016, the press-service of the Armenian President reports.

The session will address the process of implementing the decisions adopted at the previous CSTO summits, as well as the priorities set by Armenia during the country’s chairmanship at the CSTO.

In the framework of over two dozen issues set on the agenda, the parties will discuss the international situation and current issues related to the collective security, drafts of the decisions on developing the CSTO collective security strategy for the period of up to 2025 and establishment of CSTO emergency response center, issues related to the improvement of the activity of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, as well implementation of the decision related to the fight against international terrorism.

A number of political statements are expected to be adopted.

Considering the fact that for years 2016-2017 the presidency of the CSTO will be assumed by the Republic of Belarus, President Alexander Lukashenko will present to the Collective Security Council the priorities of his country, which are to be implemented during the country’s presidency in the subsequent inter-session period.

In the framework of the agenda of the Collective Security Council, the military element of the Organization and training of the military personnel will be emphasized. The parties will also sign documents related to the development of the response structure of the CSTO member states.

The heads of the CSTO member states are also expected to make a decision on the CSTO Secretary General.