On May 14, the acting Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia Vagharshak Harutyunyan had a telephone conversation with the Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization Stanislav Zas.

Vagharshak Harutyunyan presented in detail the situation in Syunik as a result of the Azeri provocation and the actions taken by the Armenian side. Emphasizing the need for a peaceful settlement of the situation, at the same time, Vagharshak Harutyunyan considered such provocations against the sovereign territories of the Republic of Armenia inadmissible, noting that they significantly endanger the already fragile peace, threatening regional security as well. The RA Minister of Defense also informed that the Republic of Armenia has officially applied to the Collective Security Treaty Organization in connection with the situation.

It should be reminded that Vagharshak Harutyunyan and Stanislav Zas also had a telephone conversation on the evening of May 13, after which the CSTO press service issued a statement, in which, in particular, it was mentioned. "The organization closely follows the events taking place in the border regions of Syunik region of Armenia. In parallel with the development of the situation, if necessary, actions will be taken in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Security Treaty and CSTO Regulation.