The CSTO sees a high conflict potential on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border; a peace treaty is required to normalize the situation. The Chief of the CSTO Joint Staff, Colonel General Andrei Serdyukov stated at a briefing. TASS News Agency reports.

“There are attempts by individual states to strengthen their own positions in the South Caucasus, gain access to the resources of the Caspian Sea and provide themselves with direct access to Central Asia,” Serdyukov said. “For this, the high conflict potential of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border is actively used, among other things. The conclusion of a peace treaty will remain important in the further settlement of the situation.”

According to him, the West seeks to influence the post-conflict settlement between Baku and Yerevan, despite Armenia’s membership in the CSTO. “Even despite Armenia’s membership in the Organization, attempts from outside continue to influence the format of the post-conflict settlement,” the Chief of Staff noted.