First joint exercises of these organizations will be held within the "Caucasus - 2020".
"Joint tasks will be implemented to combat terrorism within the Caucasus-2020 Strategic Command and Staff Training at the end of September," Shoigu stated speaking at a joint meeting of CIS, SCO and CSTO Defense Ministers in Russia.
The format of the first joint exercises has not been specified yet.
Note, Azerbaijani Defense Minister Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov also attended the meeting.
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