The CSTO is discussing the establishment of a joint military group in Central Asia for the strengthening of collective security.

Kyrgyz Defense Minister Abibla Kudaberdiyev and CSTO Secretary General Nikolai Bordyuzha met to discuss the issue, ITAR-TASS reported.

According to Bordyuzha, along with the subdivisions of Collective Rapid Reaction Force, the military group will include national subdivisions and troop units.