For Kazakhstan, UN is indispensable and fundamental pillar of international order, President says
For Kazakhstan, the UN remains an indispensable and fundamental pillar of international order. This is what President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during the visit to the UN Regional Center in Almaty today, Kazinform News Agency reports.
As it was reported, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and UN Secretary-General António Guterres have visited the UN Regional Center in Almaty today.
The Head of State and the UN Secretary-General took part in the ceremony of signing the Agreement between the Government of Kazakhstan and the UN on the establishment of the UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan.
In his remarks, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev thanked the UN Secretary General for his participation in this landmark event.
He noted that today’s event holds great significance both for Kazakhstan and the UN, as it sends a strong signal to the international community about the importance of Central Asia, which is emerging as a key player at the global arena.
The Kazakh President added that the Agreement, signed today, formalizes the establishment of the Regional SDG Center and symbolizes an important stage in the long-standing and fruitful cooperation between Kazakhstan and the UN,
"Amid growing geopolitical turbulence, armed conflicts, climate change, and threats to food security, the United Nations must continue to play a key role in fostering a safer and more stable world. For Kazakhstan, the UN remains an indispensable and fundamental pillar of the international order. Since joining the UN 33 years ago, Kazakhstan has consistently demonstrated its commitment as a responsible, proactive, and peace-loving member of the international community,” the President said.
