Further prospects for the development of CICA are outlined

Nur-Sultan, August 31, 2021 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi received Executive Director of the Secretariat of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia Ambassador Kairat Sarybay.

The parties discussed preparations for the 6th Meeting of CICA Foreign Ministers, which will be held in October 2021 in Nur-Sultan.

Tileuberdi stressed the need to continue consistent work on the institutional transformation of CICA. He also noted to the importance of adopting Updated Catalogue of CICA Confidence-Building Measures during the upcoming ministerial meeting, which is especially important in the context of the changing geopolitical situation in the region and in the world.

Sarybay informed about the Secretariat support of implementation of the Concept of Kazakhstan's CICA Chairmanship and the planned activities in preparation to the framework of the 30th anniversary of CICA  in 2022.

The parties noted on increased level of recognition of CICA in the world owing to the implementation of the initiatives of the Kazakhstan Chairmanship.

CICA is an international forum for strengthening cooperation aimed at ensuring peace, security and stability in Asia. To date, 27 States are members of the Forum. 9 countries and 5 international organizations participate as observers. The CICA Secretariat is located in Nur-Sultan.