Bishkek, April 17, 2026 /Kabar/. Today, April 17, President Sadyr Zhaparov received Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Taalatbek Masadykov.
According to the presidential administration, the discussion focused on strengthening the collective security of countries, countering modern challenges and threats, including extremism and terrorism, and increasing the effectiveness of joint measures by the Organization's member states.
The head of state emphasized that the appointment of representative of Kyrgyzstan to the post of Secretary-General of the Organization is a significant event and wished Taalatbek Masadykov success in his mission to strengthen its authority and ensure collective security.
The president noted that during its 2025 chairmanship, Kyrgyzstan has placed particular emphasis on strengthening interstate political dialogue, increasing the effectiveness of joint mechanisms, and developing practical cooperation.
"As an example, we can note the first international conference on cybersecurity, initiated by Kyrgyzstan, which was held at a high level and yielded concrete results," said Sadyr Zhaparov, highlighting Kyrgyzstan's current chairmanship of the SCO.
He expressed confidence that cooperation between the CSTO and the SCO, based on trilateral agreements, will create additional opportunities for ensuring security and sustainable development in the Eurasian region.
In turn, Taalatbek Masadykov expressed emphasized the importance of the ongoing dialogue for strengthening regional security. He briefed the president on the progress of implementing the decisions made at the November 2025 meeting of the Collective Security Council in Bishkek and emphasized that every effort would be made to ensure the CSTO heads of state's instructions were fulfilled.
At the end of the meeting, Sadyr Zhaparov and Taalatbek Masadykov expressed confidence that the role of the CSTO as a key factor in ensuring regional security and stability would continue to strengthen.