As part of the discussion, issues of improving the regulatory framework of a regional international organization were touched upon.

"During the meeting, an exchange of views took place on topical issues of military cooperation, improving the regulatory framework within the organization," the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Earlier, the director of the first department of the CIS countries of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Mikael Agasandyan, said that the CSTO is ready to return to discussing the deployment of an observation mission on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Also, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the Collective Security Treaty Organization should not be considered as an opposing bloc.