Armenia could regain its voting rights in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) if it resumes active participation in the organization, Russian Senator Vladimir Dzhabarov said, RIA Novosti reports.
Dzhabarov, first deputy chairman of the International Affairs Committee of Russia’s Federation Council, said Armenia would need to attend CSTO meetings, consultations and parliamentary assemblies.
“To achieve this, Armenia must participate in the CSTO’s ongoing activities, attending meetings, consultations and assemblies, including the CSTO’s annual parliamentary assemblies, which are held two or three times a year. In other words, it must demonstrate that it is an active participant,” he said.
The senator added that Armenia should also take part in joint military exercises organized by CSTO member states.
Despite the restrictions imposed on its rights within the organization, Armenia remains a CSTO member.
On November 11, participants in the CSTO summit in Moscow decided to restrict certain rights of Armenia under Article 25 of the organization’s Charter. The decision suspended Armenia’s right to nominate candidates for positions allocated under the CSTO quota system and restricted its voting rights.
The restrictions will remain in effect until Armenia fully settles its outstanding membership fees.
