CRRF have to be capable of solving a range of different tasks

June 15, 2009 - 14:41 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - "Conclusion of Collective Rapid Reaction Forces Agreement will allow our states to more effectively react to significant threats, specifically, international terrorism, local and transboundary crimes, including drug trafficking and regional conflicts," RF President Dmitri Medvedev told a joint news conference attended by RA President.



According to Dmitri Medvedev, CSTO leaders have issued a joint statement reflecting their unified approach to current international issues. Assessments are given to current external and international political situation, considering regional threats present in CSTO zone.



Dwelling on CRRF, Medvedev emphasized that the Forces have to be mobile, yet strong enough to react to most significant threats. ''CRRF has to be capable of solving an extensive range of issues, be provided with latest military equipment, and possess all the necessary attributes for the effective work. What we've done today by signing CRRF Agreement, is a step to creating forces to be reckoned with," Medvedev stated.



RF President thanked Serzh Sargsyan for effective work while on CSTO Chairman position.
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