Kazakhstan Strengthens Regional Cooperation at the VI Consultative Meeting of Central Asian Heads of State

Kazakhstan 12.08.2024

Source: DairyNews.today

On August 9, 2024, the VI Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia took place in Astana, where key issues of regional cooperation and the development of the region were discussed. The event brought together leaders from Central Asian countries, as well as distinguished guests, including Kaha Imnadze, Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, reports Dairynews.today.

Kazakhstan Strengthens Regional Cooperation at the VI Consultative Meeting of Central Asian Heads of State

President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Highlights the Significance of the Sixth Consultative Meeting. In his speech, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the importance of holding the sixth Consultative Meeting, which demonstrates the commitment of the region's countries to strengthening centuries-old ties of friendship and developing multifaceted cooperation.

Forming a New Regional Development Strategy

A key highlight of the meeting was President Tokayev's proposal to initiate the adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the organization, focused on achieving sustainable development goals in Central Asia. This proposal underscores Kazakhstan's aspiration to enhance cooperation with international organizations and elevate the role of Central Asia on the global stage.

The President also underscored the importance of establishing a unified security system and proposed the development of a Security Risks and Prevention Measures Catalog, which is particularly relevant in the context of global geopolitical instability.

Prospects for Economic Growth and New Challenges

In his policy article published on the eve of the meeting in the newspaper "Kazakhstanskaya Pravda," Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined strategic directions for the development of Central Asia, emphasizing the need to diversify the region's economies and transition towards the development of creative and technological industries. The President highlighted the significance of transport and logistics infrastructure, including the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor) and the ports of Aktau and Kuryk.

President Tokayev expressed confidence that the decisions made at the meeting and their successful implementation will contribute to the further deepening of multifaceted partnerships among the countries of the region, based on centuries-old friendship and mutual support.