October 8, 2007 - 19:24 AMT
CSTO concerned about ideas to resolve 'frozen conflicts' by use of force
The member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization expressed concern over the ideas to resolve frozen conflicts by use of force.

"The conflict potential accumulating near the CSTO responsibility zone is pregnant with appearance of new dividing lines, distrust and jealousy," says a CSTO declaration issued Saturday in Dushanbe.

"Plans to resolve 'frozen conflicts' by use of force, beyond the format of current processes are bearing menace. Prospective trends of CSTO development, participation in peacekeeping missions, prevention of illegal migration will strengthen the potential of the Organization with multifunctional and efficient security structure," the document says.

Realizing the responsibility for peace and stability in their states, the CSTO leaders confirmed determination to cement political cooperation, improve military cooperation and establish a system of flexible and quick reaction to crisis developments, the CSTO press office reported.