A new cooperation program between Kazakhstan and the UN for 2021-2025 is being discussed in Nur-Sultan

On October 15-16, Nur-Sultan hosts a meeting on strategic planning in the field of sustainable development. The purpose of the two-day event attended by representatives of government bodies, the UN country team, NGOs, civil society and academia is to identify the outlines and key priorities of the new Cooperation Program between Kazakhstan and the UN in the Field of Sustainable Development for 2021-2025.

In his welcoming speech, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev disclosed the main development priorities of Kazakhstan outlined by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. In particular, the ongoing work on improving economic welfare and social status of citizens of the country was noted. The event participants were acquainted with the work carried out by the Government on implementation of the 2030 UN Agenda and localization of the Sustainable Development Goals in the country, 80% of which are integrated into strategic government documents and programs.  

The UN Resident Coordinator for Kazakhstan Norimasa Shimomura praised the level of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the UN, the achievements of our state in the field of sustainable development, and expressed confidence that the new strategic document would be a good foundation for further expanding mutual partnership.