Today, in Moscow, the fifth meeting of parliamentary committee chairpersons from member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) on international relations, defense, and security was held.
The parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Tajikistan was represented by Gulzoda Mahmadshoh, Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon Committee on International Affairs, Public Associations, and Information, and Mahmudzoda Nasrullo, Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon Committee on Law and Order, Defense, and Security.
During the meeting, participants discussed issues related to the military-political situation among CSTO member states. They also considered the priorities of the Russian Federation's chairmanship within the organization for 2026. Special attention was given to strengthening ongoing dialogue with international organizations and third countries to safeguard peace and stability. Additionally, discussions focused on coordinating positions on international and regional security and ensuring the protection of electoral processes from external interference.
The importance of leveraging parliamentary diplomacy as a tool for promoting the protection of common interests in the international arena and countering potential threats to regional stability was emphasized throughout the discussions.
At the conclusion of the meeting, participants met with Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
