Kazakh Foreign Minister held meetings with the UN representatives

Geneva, January 21, 2022 - Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi visited the UN Office at Geneva during his working trip. He met with the UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif and with the President of the Human Rights Council, Permanent Representative of Argentina to the UN Office at Geneva Federico Villegas.

Minister Tileuberdi emphasized that interaction with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is one of the country's key areas of cooperation with the UN system. Kazakhstan considers OHCHR as the leading international agency carrying out activities to uphold the values and goals of the UN at the global, regional and national levels in observance and protection of human rights.

In this regard, highly appreciating and supporting the human rights activities carried out by OHCHR, Kazakhstan noted the priority of its membership in the UN Human Rights Council for 2022-2024 and coordination of actions with other UNHRC members.

The minister also spoke about the causes and consequences of the recent tragic events in Kazakhstan, and about the measures taken by the state to ensure the safety of the population and restore normality in the country. He noted that the authorities of Kazakhstan are conducting a thorough and comprehensive investigation; the results will be presented to the global community.

The talks especially emphasized that Kazakhstan remains committed to its international obligations and universal principles of human rights and the rule of law. In accordance with the instructions of the President of Kazakhstan, the country will not deviate from the course of further political modernization, openness of the economy and the fight against corruption. The New Kazakhstan Agenda is aimed at providing safer and better living conditions for the people of Kazakhstan. Following the meetings, the parties agreed to maintain regular contacts.