On July 21 Minister Nalbandian met Nikolay Bordyuja, Secretary General of Collective Security Treaty Organization.

Edward Nalbandian and Nikolay Bordyuja discussed issues concerning the future presidency of Armenia in CSTO and events to be organised during the presidency. Minister Nalbandian reaffirmed that Armenia attaches great importance to its presidency in CSTO, and will seek  further strengthening of cooperation between member countries of the organization.

The two exchanged ideas on the issues of CSTO agenda, and ways of their solution. In that context the sides discussed the process of preparation of future sessions of CSTO Collective Security Council and other bodies of the organization. The two also touched upon issues concerning joint command and staff military exercises “Rubej 2008” to be held in Armenia.