We must begin the hard work of getting rid of the militant mindset — Tokayev at UNGA
President Tokayev stressed that for the United Nations to remain credible in the 21st century, member states must move beyond rhetoric and take practical steps to ensure lasting peace and security, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
Without such action, he warned, the UN risks being reduced to merely addressing crises instead of preventing them.
He underscored that the foundation of this effort must be a renewed commitment to the UN Charter, including the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and peaceful dispute resolution.
Tokayev cautioned against double standards, pointing out that selective application weakens the Charter’s legitimacy.
“The world needs a new consensus based on trust, inclusiveness, and shared responsibility,” he declared, adding that outdated provisions such as the “enemy state” clauses of the Charter must finally be reviewed.
Turning to the growing threats to global stability, Tokayev highlighted the collapse of arms control treaties and soaring military expenditures.
“Therefore, rebuilding a robust global security architecture should remain a top priority for the international community. We advocate relaunching high-level dialogue among nuclear powers and stronger multilateral action to drastically reduce the looming threat of nuclear weapons,” he urged.
He noted that in 2024 global military spending reached $2.7 trillion, while the economic cost of violence approached $20 trillion. Tokayev also called for a broader shift.
“More widely, we must begin the hard work of getting rid of the militant mindset,” he concluded.
Earlier, Kazinform News Agency reported that President called for stronger role for Middle Powers.
