CSTO peacekeeping forces were able to quickly ensure the safety of civilians and the function of strategically important facilities in Kazakhstan, Colonel-General Andrey Serdyukov, Commander of the CSTO Collective Peacekeeping Forces in the Republic of Kazakhstan said at the contingent parade in Almaty Thursday, APA reports.
"In a short span of time, you were able to ensure the safety of the people, assist in stabilization of the situation and ensure the uninterrupted operation of essential facilities," he told the peacekeepers.
According to the commander, the peacekeeping operation in Kazakhstan has been accomplished and all set goals have been achieved.
The commander thanked Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Defense for its help in accommodating and providing for the multinational peacekeeping contingent.