Tajikistan CSTO Chairmanship: Rahmon Unveils 2027 Priorities Under Motto “Strengthening Borders, Regional Stability, Shared Responsibility”

Dushanbe, The Gulf Observer: President of the Republic of Tajikistan and Leader of the Nation, Emomali Rahmon, outlined the priorities of the upcoming Tajikistan CSTO chairmanship as he addressed a meeting of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Moscow on November 11. The chairmanship of the Organization will pass from Russia to Tajikistan in 2027.

Speaking at the summit, President Rahmon welcomed the Declaration of the Collective Security Council adopted at the meeting. “We hope that the Declaration of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, which is being adopted today, will contribute to making full use of the Organization’s potential,” he said.

Support for Joint Counterterrorism Efforts

President Rahmon voiced his support for the adoption of a statement by the CSTO Collective Security Council on strengthening cooperation and coordinating efforts to combat terrorism, a priority of particular relevance to Central Asia.

He underlined the importance of developing inter-parliamentary cooperation within the CSTO framework and stressed the need to expand military-technical and military-economic cooperation among member states.

Priorities of the Tajikistan CSTO Chairmanship

President Rahmon stated that during its chairmanship, Tajikistan intends to focus on further strengthening regional security under the motto: “Collective Security: Strengthening Borders, Regional Stability, Shared Responsibility.”

Outlining the main priorities, he said particular attention would be given to the practical implementation of decisions already adopted, closer cooperation among the relevant institutions of member states, and enhancing the Organization’s readiness to respond promptly to emerging threats.

“Tajikistan believes that strengthening the CSTO should be based on mutual trust, consideration of the interests of member states, and the consistent fulfilment of undertaken commitments,” President Rahmon stated.

He expressed confidence that joint efforts would improve the Organization’s effectiveness and strengthen its role in ensuring peace and stability in the region.

Marking Two Milestone Anniversaries

The Tajik President noted that during Tajikistan’s chairmanship, special attention would be devoted to events marking the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Collective Security Treaty, both of which fall in 2027.

Call for Solidarity Among Member States

Concluding his address, President Rahmon reaffirmed the Republic of Tajikistan’s readiness for constructive cooperation with all CSTO member states and called for their solidarity and practical support in implementing the proposed priorities.

The Moscow meeting of the Collective Security Council reviewed the Organization’s work in 2026 and set out its agenda for the period ahead, with Tajikistan now preparing to steer the CSTO through a year that coincides with two of its most significant anniversaries.