Operation Jusan: Kazakhstan's experience of rehabilitation and reintegration of citizens from war zones was discussed in the U.S.

Nur-Sultan – Washington, January 8, 2021 –American think tank “Atlantic Council” held an online conference to discuss Kazakhstan's experience in the repatriation of citizens from war zones and their reintegration into society. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev, Deputy Coordinator for Countering Violent Extremism of the U.S. Department of State Christopher Harnisch, as well as leading American experts.

Mr. Ashikbayev briefed the participants of the webinar on the stages of the operation on the repatriation of compatriots from war zones, as well as on the ongoing work of their reintegration into a peaceful society. He drew attention to the fact that the operation Jusan is primarily a humanitarian mission aimed at protecting women and children who have become victims of radical ideology. This is a vivid example of the practical implementation of the concept of the "Listening State" of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, as well as important international initiatives of the First President – Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev in the field of combating terrorism.

In their speeches, representatives of the U.S. Department of State and American experts emphasized Kazakhstan's global leadership in the issue of repatriation and reintegration of repatriated persons from war zones. They stated that Kazakhstan's experience sets an example and is a manifestation of a responsible approach to solving this extremely complex issue.

They also noted the openness and willingness to cooperate and establish a dialogue on the part of the Government of Kazakhstan. Participants of the briefing stressed that Kazakhstan makes a significant contribution to the efforts of the international community in combating terrorism and the implementation of the relevant UN Security Council resolutions.