YEREVAN, November 23. /TASS/. The dynamics of joint work of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states has risen over the year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

"This year, the dynamics of our joint work in the organization has increased. CSTO members interact within the framework of joint mechanisms through the Foreign and Defense Ministries, Security Councils and Parliaments. Consultations, during which a common position on political and strategic issues and topical problems of the regional and international agenda is elaborated, are held regularly," the Russian president said on Wednesday, speaking at a meeting of the CSTO summit in narrow format.