Valery Semerikov: We know well how to protect collective interests

Not all countries perceive the success of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in a positive light; there are forces that seek to hinder the strengthening of the Organization, stated Valery Semerikov, deputy Secretary General of the CSTO, on Sunday in an interview with Soyuzniki. ODKB.
“The international situation is such that not everyone perceives the success of the CSTO positively and there are forces seeking to prevent its strengthening. Of course, we take this into account and are well aware of how to protect collective interests,” he said. “We are working to unlock the potential of this cooperation to the best of our ability and to focus it on the concrete tasks facing our countries.” Mr Semerikov added that these efforts “provide Member States with serious political and military guarantees of stability and security.”
According to Valery Semerikov, all aspects of CSTO’s work undergo the most thorough analysis both in various collective formats and within each state.
“As a result, a consensus has been built in governmental and reputable expert communities in all six capitals, the essence of which is that there is no alternative to the CSTO as far as collective security is concerned”, Valery Semerikov said.