Geneva, 19 October 2026 Kazakhstan is expanding its participation in international scientific research through cooperation with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). During a visit by a Kazakh delegation to CERN, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed to advance collaboration in the field of advanced detector technologies.
With the support of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, the delegation, led by A. Makhambetov, Deputy Chairman of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy, held talks with CERN Director-General Mark Thomson. The discussions focused on prospects for deepening the partnership in nuclear physics, high-energy physics, and fundamental research.
A key outcome of the visit was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Kazakhstan’s Institute of Nuclear Physics (INP) and CERN on participation in the international research collaboration DRD1 (Detector Research and Development 1), which specializes in the development of gaseous detectors. The agreement will enable Kazakhstani scientists to expand their involvement in joint research, gain expertise in advanced technologies, and contribute to international scientific projects.
During the talks, the Kazakh side also presented an initiative to establish a scientific data processing centre at the Institute of Nuclear Physics, with the prospect of integrating it into CERN’s computing infrastructure. The proposal received a positive response from CERN’s leadership and is being considered as a promising avenue for further cooperation.
The visit and the signing of the Memorandum open up new opportunities to develop Kazakhstan’s scientific capacity, expand international research partnerships, and strengthen the expertise of Kazakhstani specialists in advanced technologies.
Geneva, 12 October 2026 – As part of the visit of a delegation from the Akimat of Shymkent to Geneva, a ceremony was held in the “Kazakhstan” Room at the Palais des Nations to mark the donation of 5,000 tulip bulbs from the City of Shymkent to the United Nations Office at Geneva, as well as the presentation of the bust of the great Kazakh poet and thinker Abai Kunanbayev.
The event was attended by Erzhan Kazykhan, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in GenevaTatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Arman Sabitov, Deputy Akim of the City of Shymkent, Charlotte Warakaulle, Director of the UN Library & Archives Geneva; Larissa Indjoudjian, Honorary President of the QazElles Association, UN officials; and representatives of the Kazakh diaspora in Switzerland.
Kazakhstan is home to many species of wild tulips, which constitute an important part of the country’s natural heritage. Their blooming on the grounds of the Palais des Nations is intended to serve as a symbol of friendship, renewal and the longstanding cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United Nations.
A separate part of the event was dedicated to the presentation of the bust of Abai Kunanbayev at its new location in the immediate vicinity of the “Kazakhstan” Room. In the year marking the 181st anniversary of the great poet and thinker, participants highlighted his special place in the history and spiritual heritage of Kazakhstan. As a poet, educator and humanist, Abai made a significant contribution to shaping the moral and intellectual foundations of Kazakh society, championing the values of knowledge, justice, responsibility and humanism.
Speaking at the ceremony, Erzhan Kazykhan emphasized that the bust of Abai and the Kazakh tulips embody Kazakhstan’s rich cultural and natural heritage, as well as the country’s strong and longstanding ties with the United Nations.
The ceremony, held ahead of United Nations Day, observed on 24 October, carried additional symbolic significance and underscored Kazakhstan’s commitment to the principles of peace, dialogue and international cooperation.
The event marked a further contribution to strengthening cultural and humanitarian cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United Nations and to promoting Kazakhstan’s cultural and natural heritage on the international stage.
Geneva, 12 October 2026 – H.E. Mr. Erzhan Kazykhan, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, and Mr. Arman Sabitov, Deputy Mayor of Shymkent, participated in the Sixth United Nations Forum of Mayors, taking place in Geneva on 12–13 October 2026 under the theme “Cities Delivering for a Sustainable Future”.
Organized under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), in cooperation with other United Nations regional commissions and with the support of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Global Cities Hub and other partners, the Forum is being held at WIPO headquarters and brings together approximately 80 city leaders from around the world.
Discussions focus primarily on the practical implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals at the local level, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 11, “Sustainable Cities and Communities”. The Forum’s agenda is aligned with the outcomes of the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, held in New York in July 2026.
Participants are addressing a range of issues, including access to affordable and sustainable housing, the development of environmentally friendly transport and improvements in road safety, reducing the adverse environmental impact of cities, promoting green infrastructure and nature-based solutions, sustainable urban planning, disaster risk management, and the preservation of cultural and natural heritage.
Particular attention is being paid to innovation and creative approaches to urban development, including the application of modern solutions to improve the quality of the urban environment and ensure inclusive and sustainable development.
The United Nations Forum of Mayors is held annually and provides a platform for direct engagement between city leaders and the United Nations system, the exchange of practical experience, and the promotion of solutions for sustainable urbanization.
The participation of the Kazakh delegation provides an opportunity to showcase national and municipal experience in sustainable development, learn from leading international practices, and strengthen cooperation with foreign cities and international organizations on contemporary urban policy.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan strongly condemns the attacks by Houthi militants on civilian infrastructure facilities in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in human casualties.
Such attacks are unacceptable from a humanitarian standpoint and violate the norms of international law.
These actions undermine efforts to stabilize the situation in Yemen and hinder a political settlement of the conflict.
We call for an immediate cessation of the attacks and for the resolution of the crisis exclusively through political and diplomatic means.
Kazakhstan expresses solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and affirms its right to protect its sovereignty and security in accordance with the UN Charter.
Geneva, 6 October 2026 – Kazakhstan presented to the United Nations the concrete results of systemic reforms aimed at protecting women’s rights, expanding their participation in decision-making, ensuring economic opportunities and strengthening protection against violence.
During the review of the Republic of Kazakhstan’s sixth periodic report under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the Kazakh delegation presented to the Committee the results of legislative and institutional reforms undertaken in recent years to protect women’s rights and ensure gender equality.
The delegation included senior representatives of the Ministries of Culture and Information, Justice, Science and Higher Education, Labour and Social Protection of the Population, Health, Internal Affairs, Foreign Affairs, the Judicial Administration, the Prosecutor General’s Office, and the National Commission on Women’s Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Significant progress has been achieved in expanding women’s participation in decision-making. Following the 2026 elections, women secured 33.8% of seats in the Kurultai (Parliament), holding 49 of the 145 parliamentary mandates. Two women were elected Deputy Chairs of the Kurultai, while three others were appointed to chair standing committees. Women also maintain strong representation in the civil service, accounting for 55% of all civil servants and holding 39% of leadership positions.
Substantial results have been achieved in advancing women’s economic independence. Women currently lead 48.2% of the country’s small and medium-sized enterprises – approximately 1.1 million businesses that have created more than 1.5 million jobs. Around 4.5 million women are employed in Kazakhstan’s economy. Women’s participation in science, the digital economy and high-technology sectors is also expanding. More than 10,000 women have received digital skills training through dedicated programmes.
The dialogue placed particular emphasis on translating legislative guarantees into practical protection for women against violence. The law on ensuring women’s rights and children’s safety, adopted in 2024, strengthened criminal liability for domestic violence.
Notable results have also been achieved in women’s health and social support. Over the past five years, maternal mortality has decreased by 75%, while preventive health screening coverage among rural women has increased from 62% to 81%. Access to specialized healthcare, employment and barrier-free infrastructure is also expanding for women and girls with disabilities.
In 2024, Kazakhstan adopted the Law on Combating Trafficking in Persons, strengthened criminal liability and introduced a standard for identifying victims in cooperation with the International Organization for Migration. Kazakhstan also continues to cooperate with United Nations entities and civil society on gender-responsive budgeting, family support, preventing discrimination and implementing the Women, Peace and Security agenda.
At the international level, Kazakhstan consistently promotes the protection of women against violence. At the country’s initiative, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted resolution 57/18, “Eliminating domestic violence”, firmly placing the issue of domestic violence on the international human rights agenda.
Erzhan Kazykhan, Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, noted that substantive engagement with United Nations treaty bodies is an important component of Kazakhstan’s sustained efforts to improve its national human rights protection system.
Kazakhstan will continue its efforts to expand women’s participation in decision-making, reduce economic inequality, prevent all forms of violence and create conditions that ensure rights enshrined in law are effectively realized in practice.
Mr. President, Distinguished Delegates,
I congratulate His Excellency Mr. Khalilur Rahman on his election as President of the eighty-first session of the General Assembly and assure him that he can count on Kazakhstan’s full support throughout this session.
Excellencies,
Kazakhstan remains firmly committed to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and to effective multilateral cooperation.
Guided by a pragmatic and proactive foreign policy, we continue our efforts to strengthen international peace and security and to advance pragmatic solutions to our shared global challenges.
For Kazakhstan, multilateralism is a key instrument for building trust, finding common ground, and delivering results for our citizens and future generations. It is a key component of our own long-term social economic development.
Kazakhstan has embarked on profound political transformation in response to societal demand and emerging challenges.
Our new Constitution reinforces the foundations of national sustainable development by placing greater emphasis on human dignity, human capital, education, innovation, and environmental responsibility.
We have also continued to strengthen the rule of law, public accountability and the protection of human rights. Elections last month to the new Kuryltai brought into parliament a diverse set of voices, including a historic high 34% of women.
Mr. President,
I express my country’s grave concern as the world continues its slide toward uncertainty and division.
The erosion of trust among nations is rapidly reshaping the international order. Our collective inability to prevent conflicts, our collective indifference toward humanitarian crises, and our collective reluctance to seek common solutions to shared challenges are all becoming normalized.
Trust cannot be restored when international law is applied selectively and commitments remain unfulfilled.
Our response must be grounded in the fundamental values we have affirmed together: freedom, equality, justice, and respect for human dignity.
President Tokayev has repeatedly underscored the indispensable role of the United Nations as a single universal platform, uniquely capable of bringing the States together to address the challenges we face.
But to fulfil its potential, UN must be able to act, adapt, and deliver.
We fully support the UN-80 initiative.
The success of the reform should be measured not by what is cut or reorganized, but by whether the United Nations prevents conflict more effectively, responds more rapidly to crises and delivers better results for all member States.
Central to this renewal is reform of the Security Council. Broader representation of Asia, Africa and Latin America in the Council, as well as a greater voice for developing countries and for middle powers is a moral imperative.
Equitable geographical representation must apply throughout the United Nations system as a condition of legitimacy and credibility.
The selection of the next Secretary-General will be one of the defining moments of this session.
Kazakhstan supports a transparent, inclusive and merit-based process conducted in full accordance with the Charter.
Mr. President,
The international security environment continues to deteriorate. World military expenditures reached a record 2.9 trillion dollars in 2025. Our small planet is home to more than twelve thousand nuclear weapons, each one capable of untold damage and sorrow. Every year, we seem to lose more biodiversity yet gain more armaments.
For Kazakhstan, nuclear disarmament in particular is not an abstract doctrine. It is a responsibility born of national experience.
This year marks thirty-five years since the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site, thirty years since the CTBT opened for signature, and twenty years since the signing of the Semipalatinsk Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia.
Our experience of renouncing the world’s fourth-largest nuclear arsenal did not weaken our State. To the contrary through international trust, it strengthens sovereignty, enhances security and promotes development.
Today, that trust is again in danger. New START has expired, while the 2026 NPT Review Conference ended without substantive outcome for the third consecutive cycle.
Nuclear weapon states must never confuse the absence of agreement with a vacuum of obligation. They remain responsible until we secure a world free of nuclear weapons.
Kazakhstan advocates the relaunch of high-level dialogue among nuclear powers and is ready to host one of their next meetings.
We will also continue advancing our earlier proposal to strengthen the BWC through establishing an International Agency for Biological Security.
Distinguished Delegates,
Peace and stability are a prerequisite for sustainable development. We stand firmly for diplomacy and dialogue, and against the escalation of tension and the use of force.
We remain deeply concerned by the Ukrainian crisis, which continues to take lives, erode global trust and undermine international security.
Even the most difficult conflicts must ultimately be resolved through diplomacy and negotiation.
Beyond the tragic loss of life, Kazakhstan strongly condemns the repeated drone attacks against Kazakh crude oil export infrastructure, including against commercial vessels in the Black Sea basin.
Such incidents endanger civilian navigation, disrupt international trade, and threaten the stability of global energy supplies.
We call on all parties to uphold international law and take all necessary measures to protect critical infrastructure and ensure the safety and continuity of civilian commerce.
Political and diplomatic means remain the only viable path towards ending hostilities and achieving a sustainable resolution of the Middle East crisis.
The ongoing escalation carries serious implications for regional and international peace and security, as well as for economic stability, transport connectivity and energy security.
A just and lasting peace in the Middle East requires an independent, sovereign, and viable State of Palestine living side by side with Israel in peace and security.
We support the New York Declaration as a framework for tangible, time-bound and irreversible steps towards the two-State solution.
My country stands ready to support every effort aimed at maintaining unhindered humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians and the recovery of Gaza.
Kazakhstan calls for the full and good-faith implementation of the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict and Security Council resolution 2803.
As a member of the Board of Peace, President Tokayev has committed to contribute to the stabilization of Gaza, by supporting civilian reconstruction, ensuring food security, and providing digital government solutions.
Kazakhstan’s peacekeepers in UNDOF and UNIFIL reflect our readiness to assume practical responsibility and contribute to the internationally mandated stabilization forces in Gaza.
Kazakhstan formally announced its intention to join the Abraham Accords. We see them as an additional platform to reinforce the UN-brokered political process towards a two-State solution.
The long-term stability of Afghanistan remains inseparable from the security and sustainable development of Central Asia. Humanitarian assistance remains indispensable, but it cannot by itself break the cycle of poverty, displacement and dependency.
Kazakhstan supports pragmatic, coordinated and step-by-step international engagement with Afghanistan, with the UN playing the central role.
Finally, we have watched with growing concern in recent years the erosion of the protection of civilians in conflict zones. In response, together with Brazil, China, France, Jordan, South Africa and the ICRC, Kazakhstan is advancing the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law.
Mr. President,
The growing role of middle powers in global affairs is opening new avenues for practical cooperation to achieve SDGs.
Kazakhstan is working with the United Nations to operationalize the United Nations Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty.
Its success should be measured by what it delivers. I thank my colleagues, the Foreign Ministers of Central Asia, for helping shape a practical and focused agenda for the Centre.
Reaffirming our commitment to (Declaration of Alma-Ata and the Declaration of Astana) advancing primary health care as the cornerstone of universal health coverage, we call upon UN Member States to join the Global Coalition on Primary Health Care.
2026 has been designated by this body as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development. This initiative, originally at President Tokayev’s suggestion, has given new impetus to volunteerism as a force for stronger communities, youth engagement, and environmental action.
In Kazakhstan and elsewhere, hundreds of thousands of people have joined volunteer activities.
Excellencies,
Environmental challenges are among the defining issues of our time. Climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation and the growing frequency of natural disasters are placing increasing pressure on our societies and economies.
The Regional Ecological Summit, held in Astana in April, reaffirmed that climate, water, food and health challenges cannot be addressed in isolation.
Its declaration «Environmental Solidarity of Central Asia», provides a strong foundation for advancing regional cooperation on environmental protection and sustainable development.
On the same day, the Heads of State of the founding countries of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) declared an International Day of the Aral Sea and the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers, with the aim of raising global awareness of the region’s environmental challenges and mobilizing greater international support for their preservation.
We are grateful for the support of UN Member States and partners for President Tokayev’s proposal to proclaim 22 April as the International Day of Greening of the Planet, aimed at amplifying global efforts to restore ecosystems.
Kazakhstan pursues a human-centered approach to contemporary challenges, emphasizing peacebuilding, dialogue, and cooperation as an essential response to the complex global challenges of our time.
This approach is underpinned by a broader mental shift towards environmental stewardship, civic engagement, and care for the public good.
It is reflected in nationwide efforts to improve public spaces, advance large-scale greening, and promote the values of respect for the rule of law, active and responsible patriotism, volunteerism, and compassion as integral elements of everyday life and civic culture.
This brings us to another critical topic of our days. Healthy ecosystems depend on water. Water security is fundamental to the well-being and resilience of our societies.
Water underpins public health, food and energy security, climate resilience and peace. Yet, despite its fundamental importance, global water governance remains fragmented.
The recent devastating floods in the mountainous regions of Nepal and China remind us of the growing risks associated with water- and climate-related disasters.
In this context, President Tokayev has proposed the establishment of an International Water Organization under the auspices of the United Nations. The purpose is to make international water governance more coherent, accountable and capable of effective implementation.
Kazakhstan calls for an inclusive, Member State-led process to explore options for strengthening the institutional architecture for water within the United Nations.
We will continue to advance this discussion in the lead-up to the 2026 United Nations Water Conference in Abu Dhabi.
Kazakhstan stands ready to work with all Member States and partners to advance this common agenda.
Distinguished Delegates,
Artificial intelligence and rapid technological change present another area where urgent international cooperation is needed.
At home, we are investing in computing capacity, digital infrastructure and AI skills. We are forging new trusted partnerships on AI governance and emerging technologies. And we have recently adopted a Law on Artificial Intelligence and a new Digital Code.
But without effective governance at all levels, it will also deepen inequality, create new security risks – as we have seen very recently – and widen the digital divide.
We also should not let ethical norms fall behind this rapid evolution. AI must remain human-centered, safe and subject to meaningful human oversight.
These risks are particularly serious in the military domain, where the use of AI in warfare and cyber operations could have far-reaching consequences for international stability.
Kazakhstan supports stronger international rules and cooperation, including through the United Nations Global Mechanism on ICT Security and UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance.
At the regional level, we invite partners to engage with the UN ESCAP Asia-Pacific Digital Solutions Centre in Almaty as a platform for sharing expertise and advancing regional digital cooperation.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
One thing is clear: there is a global trust deficit. Restoring trust will take time. But greater trust will not just appear like magic, it is the result of increased, not decreased, international cooperation. We must build it.
That system of international cooperation we call multilateralism, in whose famous hall we stand today, depends on us, just as we depend on it. True, the institutions of multilateralism must deliver tangible benefits, but equally true, we the member states must honor our commitments, adhere to global standards, and work together.
Kazakhstan will remain a reliable partner for peace, security and sustainable development. We will continue to choose cooperation over confrontation and work with all Member States to strengthen the United Nations and turn our shared commitments into meaningful action.
I thank you.
Geneva, 15 September 2026. An aside event entitled “Education as a Primary Tool for the Reintegration of Children Returning from Conflict Zones” took place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, on the margins of the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council and the 101st session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child. The discussion focused on the role of education, psychosocial support and inter-agency cooperation in helping children rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society.
At the heart of the discussion was Kazakhstan’s practical experience gained through the “Zhusan” and “Rusafa” humanitarian operations. These efforts brought 572 children home from armed conflict zones and established a comprehensive system of rehabilitation and follow-up support.
Opening the event, Alua Nadirkulova, Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, noted that repatriation alone does not complete a child’s return to a peaceful life. Successful reintegration requires coordinated efforts by government agencies, educators, psychologists, social services, civil society and international partners, with each child’s individual needs and best interests at the centre of decision-making.
Saken-Tai Mukhamedzhanov, Director of the AQNIET Centre, shared practical experience in working with returning children and their families. Kazakhstan’s experience demonstrates that schools serve not only as places of learning, but also as vital environments for socialisation, rebuilding social ties and restoring a sense of belonging.
In a video message, Vanessa Frazier, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, highlighted education as a key tool for the protection, recovery and reintegration of children affected by armed conflict.
UNICEF representative Tasha Gill stressed the need to regard returning children first and foremost as victims of armed conflict who need family support, access to education, psychosocial care and sustained assistance.
Participants identified several essential conditions for successful reintegration: long-term support following a child’s return, access to quality education, engagement with families and local communities, and the prevention of stigmatisation and social exclusion.
The event built on Kazakhstan’s sustained efforts to promote education as a means of advancing peace, tolerance and social inclusion. In September 2023, at the initiative of Kazakhstan and other Central Asian States, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted without a vote resolution 54/5, “Ensuring quality education for peace and tolerance for every child”.
Kazakhstan will continue to advance this agenda at the United Nations, including during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, with particular attention to the role of education in reintegration and in securing a sustainable future for children affected by armed conflict.
Geneva, 16 September 2026 – On 15–16 September 2026, during its 101st session, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child considered the combined fifth and sixth periodic reports of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Kazakhstan’s inter-agency delegation was headed by Zhuldyz Suleimenova, Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the consideration of the reports, the delegation presented the key legislative and institutional reforms aimed at further strengthening the national system for safeguarding children’s rights and well-being.
It was noted that Kazakhstan is home to approximately 6.9 million children, who account for around 34 per cent of the country’s population. Ensuring their rights, safety and well-being remains among the Government’s key policy priorities.
Particular attention was given to the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, adopted in March 2026. The Basic Law strengthened guarantees relating to family policy and the protection of minors, while also enshrining the right to free secondary education in public educational institutions.
A key element in the further development of state policy in this area is the Children of Kazakhstan Concept for 2026–2030, which brings together measures relating to safety, education, healthcare and social support. Regional departments for children’s rights have been established, the system of guardianship authorities has been expanded, and targeted support for children and families is being introduced.
The delegation also presented measures to prevent violence against children, combat bullying and cyberbullying, strengthen psychological support services, and further develop the nationwide 24-hour “111” contact centre.
Special emphasis was placed on the transition from institutional care to family-based care. Today, 82 per cent of orphans and children deprived of parental care are being raised in family settings.
“The ultimate measure of our effectiveness is tangible improvement in the life of every child. Kazakhstan remains open to meaningful dialogue and to the continued strengthening of its national child rights protection system,” Minister Suleimenova stressed.
The dialogue also addressed the development of child healthcare, equal access to quality and inclusive education, children’s participation in decisions affecting them, and the protection of their rights in the digital environment.
As a specific example of the implementation of its international obligations, Kazakhstan presented its experience in the repatriation, rehabilitation and reintegration of 572 children returned from armed conflict zones in Syria and Iraq under the humanitarian operations “Zhussan” and “Russafa.”
The Kazakh delegation reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the consistent improvement of its national system in accordance with its obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocols, as well as to continued constructive engagement with United Nations treaty bodies and civil society.
On the sidelines of the BRICS Summit President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with the Special Envoy of the President of the United States for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor.
At the beginning of the meeting, Sergio Gor conveyed a personal message from President Donald Trump to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, extending congratulations ahead of the 35th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s independence.
The Head of State thanked the U.S. President for his warm wishes and reaffirmed his invitation to the American leader to pay a visit to Kazakhstan.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted the dynamic development of the Enhanced Strategic Partnership between Kazakhstan and the United States, emphasizing the particular importance of further strengthening bilateral cooperation.
– I am currently preparing to take part in the G20 Summit in Miami. I believe this will also be a good opportunity to discuss the issues on the bilateral agenda. We prefer not fine words, but tangible results and practical steps to advance our mutual cooperation, – emphasized the President of Kazakhstan.
For his part, Sergio Gor noted that thanks to close and trust-based contacts between the leaders of Kazakhstan and the U.S., bilateral relations have reached an unprecedentedly high level.
– Today, trade and economic ties and cooperation between our countries are actively developing. Our President attaches great importance to strengthening the partnership with Kazakhstan and Central Asia, – noted the Special Envoy.
The meeting also addressed a number of important areas of joint work with particular focus on priority fields such as artificial intelligence and digitalization.
In conclusion, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to further expanding multifaceted partnership and giving additional impetus to mutually beneficial cooperation.
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Geneva, 10 September 2026 – Erzhan Kazykhan, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Office at Geneva, held a meeting with Kazakh compatriots working in the United Nations system and international organizations, as well as with students pursuing their studies in Geneva.
In an open exchange of views, the participants discussed current issues related to Kazakhstan’s domestic and foreign policy development, including ongoing political and constitutional reforms, foreign policy priorities, and the country’s engagement in multilateral processes.
Particular attention was paid to political modernization and constitutional reform being implemented at the initiative of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. It was noted that these reforms are aimed at improving public administration, strengthening the rule of law, enhancing the accountability of state institutions, and promoting public dialogue.
In the context of foreign policy, Kazakhstan’s commitment to the principles of a multi-vector approach, constructive dialogue, the peaceful settlement of disputes, international law, and the Charter of the United Nations was emphasized.
The meeting also highlighted Geneva’s role as one of the key centers of multilateral diplomacy. The professional experience and expertise of Kazakhstan nationals working and studying in Switzerland were recognized as an important asset for strengthening international ties and advancing Kazakhstan’s initiatives.
The discussion with young professionals and students also focused on opportunities for professional development in the fields of international relations, diplomacy, and the work of international organizations.
Following the meeting, the participants expressed interest in further developing systematic engagement between the Permanent Representation and the Kazakhstani professional and student community, including through the exchange of experience, expert contacts, and the implementation of joint initiatives.