CSTO: TWO MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION: RUSSIA AND ARMENIA, HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN CONFLICT IN SOUTH OSSETIA

arminfo
2008-08-12 11:32:00

ArmInfo. Two CSTO member-states have been involved in the conflict
in South Ossetia: Russian Federation, directly, and Armenia, that
has faced transport blockade due to the military actions launched by
Georgia, plenipotentiary representatives of CSTO member-states have
arrived at such conclusion at an extraordinary meeting on August 11,
Vitaliy Strugovets, CSTO Information Office Adviser told ArmInfo.

In the course of the meeting, CSTO RF Plenipotentiary Representative
for Special Instruction A. Rannikh informed those present of the
outrage of Georgian militaries with regard to peaceful citizens
and Russia’s efforts to protect its citizens and prevent Georgian
aggression.

The plenipotentiary representatives of CSTO member-states expressed
concern over the situation in South Ossetia, discussed possible
steps to stabilize the situation. They declared that a number of
CSTO member-states have already worked out relevant proposals on the
conflict settlement.

CSTO member-states are Armenia, Belarus, Kazkahstan, Kyrgyzstan,
Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.