An «SCO Plus» Meeting was held in Bishkek, bringing together not
only the organization’s 10 permanent member states, but also observer states,
dialogue partners and representatives of international organizations. In his
address, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the effectiveness of the
Kyrgyz Republic’s chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. He
also highlighted a common strategic goal – building a world order in which the
cult of force and confrontation gives way to mutual responsibility, shared
development and long-term cooperation.
«The
SCO’s extensive experience convincingly demonstrates that the Shanghai Spirit
serves as an exemplary model for such interaction on the international stage.
The principles of equality and consensus that underpin the work of our
Organization have rightly become the «gold standard» for the successful
advancement of multilateral cooperation and genuine multilateralism. Therefore,
I propose enshrining the SCO’s key principles in a special UN General Assembly
resolution marking the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for
Peace,» President Tokayev said.
President Tokayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s unwavering
commitment to a balanced, constructive, and peaceful foreign policy. He also
outlined his vision for further improving the work of the United Nations,
stressing that there is no alternative to the organization.
«Our
common task is to strengthen it and enhance its effectiveness. Close
cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations, including,
of course, the SCO, contributes to achieving this goal. Kazakhstan believes
that the UN should remain at the core of the international system, with its
Charter serving as the universal foundation of international law,» President
Tokayev noted.
According to
President Tokayev, the reform initiated by UN Secretary-General António
Guterres should make the UN more effective while preserving its universal
character. However, the success of the reforms depends on the political will
and responsibility of member states. The Head of State also highlighted the
growing role of middle powers, whose task is to promote dialogue between
different centers. In turn, their initiatives should be taken into account in
global governance mechanisms. Kazakhstan stands ready to actively contribute to
this process.
«The institutional renewal of the UN is impossible
without strengthening preventive diplomacy. Collective efforts are needed to
foster a culture of conflict prevention and the peaceful settlement of
disputes. In line with this approach, Kazakhstan supported the initiative of
the People’s Republic of China in July this year, becoming a member of the
Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation,»
President Tokayev added.
Today, global stability increasingly depends on
the responsible development of artificial intelligence, President Tokayev
stressed. This, in turn, calls for universal rules governing its use. In
this regard, the UN ESCAP Asia-Pacific Digital Solutions Centre for Sustainable
Development will be established in Almaty. Water security is another global
priority. Kazakhstan has therefore proposed to establish an International Water
Organization under the UN auspices. The SCO Water
Issues Analysis Center could serve as a regional complement to this
organization, the Head of State noted. In conclusion, the
President emphasized that the SCO will contribute to building a safer and more
sustainable world order and that Kazakhstan will work with all partners in this
direction.
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