The Collective Security Council
- It is the highest body of the Organization and consists of heads of the member States.
- It considers the fundamental issues of the Organization’s activities and makes decisions aimed at the realization of its goals and objectives, as well as provides coordination and joint activities of the member States for the realization of these goals.
- Sessions of the CSC are held alternately in the member States as necessary, but at least once a year.
- The chairmanship of the Council is transferred in the order of the Russian alphabet, unless the Council decides otherwise.
- The CSC has the right to create, on a permanent or temporary basis, the working and auxiliary bodies of the Organization.
The Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs
- It is a consultative and executive body of the Organization for the coordination of the interaction of the Member States in the field of foreign policy.
The Council of Ministers of Defense
- It is a consultative and executive body of the Organization for coordinating the interaction of the Member States in the field of military policy, military construction and military-technical cooperation.
The Military Committee
- It was established on December 19, 2012 at the Council of Ministers of Defense of the Collective Security Treaty Organization with a view to promptly considering the planning and use of forces and means of the collective security system of the Collective Security Treaty Organization and preparing the necessary proposals for the CMD.
The Committee of Secretaries of Security Councils
- It is the consultative and executive body of the Organization for the coordination of the interaction of the Member States in ensuring their national security.
The Secretary General of the Organization
- It is the highest administrative official of the Organization and administers the Secretariat of the Organization. Appointed by decision of the CSC from among the citizens of the Member States and accountable to the CSC.
The Secretariat of the Organization
- It is a permanent working body of the Organization for the implementation of organizational, informational, analytical and consultative support of the activities of the bodies of the Organization.
The CSTO United Staff
- It is a permanent working body of the Organization, which is responsible for preparing proposals and implementing decisions on the CSTO military component.
FAQs
1. What is CSTO?
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is a Russia-led military alliance established in 2002 to ensure collective defence and regional security among former Soviet states.
2. Which countries are members of the CSTO?
As of 2025, CSTO has 6 member states: Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
3. Is India a member of CSTO?
No, India is not a member of the CSTO.
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