February 27, 2009 - 12:59 AMT
CIS, CSTO to sign cooperation agreement
The CIS Executive Committee and CSTO Secretariat are planning to sign a cooperation agreement to avoid duplication of activities.

"Both CIS and CSTO charters fixed strengthening of peace, regional and international security as objectives. In this format, both structures can find a common ground for interaction," said Toksatyn Buzubayev, deputy chairman of the CIS Executive Committee.

The cooperation will include consultations, exchange of documentation and work plans and development of proposals and recommendations, according to him.

"Ukraine, Moldova and Azerbaijan's position is not known yet. However, these countries are likely to have a different opinion on the issue," Buzubayev said, reported the press office of the CIS Executive Committee.