“Cooperation-2009” field maneuvers of the CSTO Collective Rapid Reaction Forces (CRRF) were executed at the Matibulak training range in Kazakhstan.

According to the Russian President website, nearly 7000 servicemen, over 300 combat vehicles and aviation was involved in the maneuvers.

The Presidents of Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia and Tajikistan were present at the military exercises.

The President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev stated that the maneuvers were carried out successfully and should be performed every two years, Russian Mayak radio station reports.