Thread by @KomissarWhipla

SCO-CIS-CSTO def chiefs joint communique (h/t @CSTO_ODKB website): odkb-csto.org/documents/docu…
- acknowledge growing number of hotspots around the world, incl. based on historical disagreements, that might lead to escalation; attention, coordination and cooperation is needed.

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- regret INF Treaty termination due to US withdrawal
- call for restraint in the missile domain
- call for New START extension
- note the need for constructive dialogue to restore confidence, prevent arms race, assure strategic stability, prevent dangerous military activity

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Fight against terrorism and related extrimism, as well as other regional security challenges - a priority
Security cooperation - basic condition for the development of SCO, CIS and CSTO
Agreed to deepen confidence and cooperation based on bilateral and multilateral formats

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- Welcome RU invitation to send military formations to #kavkaz2020
- Praised Russian role in fight against terrorism in Syria, destruction of terrorist organizations and formations
- Emphasized the importance of humanitarian support for Syrians, infrastructure restoration

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- noted the importance to use the Russian experience in fight against international terrorism within joint operational and military training

- expressed condolecences because of thousands of COVID19 deaths globally, emphasized the need to cooperation based on UN Charter

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- Expressed readiness for close mil-to-mil cooperation for mutual help and support, as well as for the creation of biological threat response capability.

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