The Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan discussed key issues of cooperation between Kazakhstan and OHCHR

Geneva, February 14, 2022 - Mr. Yerlan Alimbayev, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the UN Office and other International Organizations in Geneva, met with Mrs. Nada Al-Nashif, the UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Current interaction issues between Kazakhstan and the OHCHR were discussed. Particular attention was paid to the ongoing investigation of the events of "Tragic January", as well as measures taken by Kazakhstan to ensure transparency and engagement of civil society in this process.

Permanent Representative briefed about the results of the meetings of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan held in the first decade of February with the OHCHR Regional Representative for Central Asia
Ryszard Komenda, the EU Special Representative for Central Asia Terhi Hakala and the Executive Director of Human Rights Watch Kenneth Roth.

The Deputy High Commissioner welcomed the measures by the Kazakhstan Government and noted the importance of participation of national human rights institutions in the investigation of January events. Besides, Nada Al-Nashif expressed the readiness of the OHCHR to provide the necessary technical assistance in the implementation of the political reforms, initiated by President Tokayev.

Mr. Yerlan Alimbayev emphasized that Kazakhstan is open to cooperation with the UN human rights mechanisms, remains committed to its international obligations in the field of human rights and is ready to work with the OHCHR and its Regional Office in order to develop a relevant Roadmap.