Kazakhstan' Permanent Representative Meets with OSCE Secretary General

Vienna, January 21, 2025 – Kazakhstan’s Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna, Mukhtar Tileuberdi, held a meeting with the new OSCE Secretary General, Feridun Sinirlioğlu.

During the meeting, the Kazakh diplomat congratulated Feridun Sinirlioğlu on his appointment to this responsible position, wished him success in his work, and reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s readiness for further constructive cooperation. Particular attention was paid to supporting OSCE programmatic activities, including the work of the Program Office in Astana.

In turn, Feridun Sinirlioğlu expressed gratitude to Kazakhstan for its consistent support and commitment to fulfilling OSCE obligations. He also highlighted Kazakhstan's key role in strengthening stability and security in Central Asia.

The parties discussed pressing challenges facing the OSCE region and outlined plans to deepen cooperation in the Organization’s three main areas of activity: politico-military, economic-environmental, and human dimensions. The Kazakh side expressed support for Finland's priorities as the OSCE Chair in these areas.

It was particularly emphasized that despite complex geopolitical conditions, the OSCE, marking its 50th anniversary and commemorating the adoption of the Helsinki Final Act, continues to play a vital role as a platform for dialogue and trust-building among participating States.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Mukhtar Tileuberdi handed the OSCE Secretary General an official invitation on behalf of the Chairperson of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Head of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, Maulen Ashimbayev. Feridun Sinirlioğlu was invited to participate in the 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, to be held on September 17-18, 2025, in Astana, and to visit Kazakhstan in his new capacity.