MOSCOW, 19 November (BelTA) - The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on cooperation between the United Nations and the Collective Security Treaty Organization during its 79th session on 18 November, BelTA learned from the CSTO press service.
The document stresses that the CSTO makes a significant practical contribution to strengthening its peacekeeping potential and the system of regional security and stability, countering terrorism and organized transnational crime, combating illicit trafficking in drugs and weapons, irregular migration and human trafficking, and eliminating the consequences of natural and man-made disasters, which contributes to the realization of the goals and principles of the United Nations.
“The UN General Assembly invited the UN Secretary General to continue to engage in regular consultations with the CSTO Secretary General within the framework of bilateral contacts and forums of various formats. The UN and the CSTO will continue to work together for the consistent and comprehensive implementation of the UN global counter-terrorism strategy. The two organizations will also explore possible ways to further enhance cooperation in the field of peacekeeping,” the press service said.
