Armenia's non-participation in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) discussions does not affect the productiveness of the organization's work, CSTO Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov said, RIA Novosti reports.

"The non-participation of Armenia does not affect the productiveness of the organization's work. However, we proceed from the fact that the Republic of Armenia is our ally, and all our obligations towards Armenia are maintained," said Tasmagambetov.

He emphasized that Armenia can return to full-scale participation in CSTO work at any time, and there are no objections or obstacles from other CSTO members in that regard.