Yuri Khachaturov appointed Secretary General of CSTO

Col General Yuri Khachaturov, former Chief of Staff of the Armenian Army and until recently Secretary of  Armenia's National Security Council, has been appointed Secretary General of the the Russia led military alliance, the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO).

The appointment ends a period of uncertainty in the organisation after some member states last year were reluctant to appoint an Armenian to that position. Armenia on its part insisted that it had a right to nominate the new Secretary General due to the organisation's rule that follow a rotation system.

Khachaturov was born in Tetri Tskaro in Georgia where he lived until his early twenties, after which he served in the Soviet Armed forces and saw service in Afghanistan. He transferred to the Armenian army in 1992.

source: commonspace.eu with agencies

photo: Col General Yuri Khachaturov (archive picture)

Related articles

Editor's choice
News
Borrell tells the European Parliament that the situation in Afghanistan was critical, but the EU will remain engaged

Borrell tells the European Parliament that the situation in Afghanistan was critical, but the EU will remain engaged

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.
Editor's choice
News
Putin makes first visit to Kursk since Russia recaptured region

Putin makes first visit to Kursk since Russia recaptured region

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kursk for the first time since Moscow claimed to have completely recaptured the region following a surprise incursion by Ukrainian forces last year, Russian state news agency TASS reported on Wednesday. Putin met with municipal leaders in the city of Kurchatov and visited the Kursk nuclear power plant, which is currently under construction, the Kremlin said, according to TASS.

Popular

Editor's choice
News
Putin makes first visit to Kursk since Russia recaptured region

Putin makes first visit to Kursk since Russia recaptured region

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kursk for the first time since Moscow claimed to have completely recaptured the region following a surprise incursion by Ukrainian forces last year, Russian state news agency TASS reported on Wednesday. Putin met with municipal leaders in the city of Kurchatov and visited the Kursk nuclear power plant, which is currently under construction, the Kremlin said, according to TASS.