“I vigorously oppose any statements on war resumption,” CSTO Secretary General Nikolai Bordyuzha stated at the Nov. 24 press conference, commenting on Azerbaijani President’s warlike statement. “Presently, I am confident about perfect timing of the Russian president’s initiative on signing the European security agreement, that is essential,” said Bordyuzha, adding that agreement will rule out the solution of the political issues by military means. “I also served in the army and am well-aware of the war,” stated Secretary General. Currently, there are few politicians realizing what war hazard is.

He expressed hope that statement was made exceptionally from a political motive to get the desired result over disputed issues at the Munich meeting. According to him, the significant point is that presidential meetings intensified and the peace process progresses.

Commenting on the possibility of Armenian-Turkish border opening (CSTO-NATO border), Bordyuzha outlined that the cooperation of both alliances is desirable. “Presently CSTO and NATO face similar challenges. The sooner cooperation starts, the more effective will security of member states be,” Secretary General concluded.