UN needs reform, states Kazakh President

The Kazakh leader, first of all, spoke about the significance of the UN’s efficient work and the growing role of middle powers.

Being a universal organization, the UN is absolutely essential to humanity, there is no alternative. Major powers, unfortunately, fail to make the global world more secure. The present realities, of course, are of great concern to many countries, including Kazakhstan. That’s why the UN needs reform. We believe that contacts need to be established between major powers, the absence of which, unfortunately, led the Security Council to a dead end. So-called middle powers, including Kazakhstan, may play a very important role in promoting peace and security both regionally and globally, said Tokayev.

The Head of State also stated his position regarding the global trade tensions.

From my point of view, trade conflicts, including tariff measures, are not the best solution, but are a highly doubtful policy. Kazakhstan, as a WTO member, strictly adheres to all the norms and rules of this important trade and economic organization. We do not support barriers and conflicts. Kazakhstan is not involved in such kind of conflict, because we have constructive and mutually beneficial relations with neighbors in the region and other states. Therefore, I believe that such problems do not threaten our part of the world. At the same time, we call on all major powers to refrain from turning to such a means of pressure, said the Kazakh President.

President Tokayev also answered the questions relating to the foreign policy of Kazakhstan, settlement of the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East as well as the role young people play in the development of the country.