President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the need for UN reform and highlighted the rising influence of middle powers during his participation in the Doha Forum on Dec. 7. In a Newsmaker Interview, Tokayev called the UN an "irreplaceable institution for humanity," while stressing the importance of adapting it to current global challenges, as reported by Akorda.
“Unfortunately, major powers have failed to make the global world more secure, and current realities raise serious concerns for many nations, including Kazakhstan. Therefore, the UN requires reform. Bridges must be built between major powers, the absence of which has, regrettably, led to a stalemate in the Security Council. So-called middle powers, including Kazakhstan, can play a crucial role in promoting peace and security at both regional and global levels,” said Tokayev.
Tokayev also addressed global trade conflicts, including tariff measures, which he described as ineffective and questionable.
“Kazakhstan, as a member of the World Trade Organization, strictly adheres to all norms and rules of this important trade and economic organization. We do not support barriers or conflicts. Kazakhstan avoids such confrontations, as we maintain constructive and mutually beneficial relations with our neighbors and other states. Thus, I believe such issues are unlikely to affect our region. At the same time, we urge major powers to refrain from using such instruments of pressure,” he said.
President also touched on Kazakhstan's foreign policy priorities, the resolution of conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the critical role of youth in driving national development.
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