The Kazakh capital again serves
as an international platform for discussing the current geopolitical situation
in the world. It hosts the seventh meeting of the Astana Club, titled ‘A New Formula
for the World: On the Verge of Transformation’. The event is attended by
authoritative experts who engage in discussions on various issues during
several thematic sessions. These discussions cover topics such as the state of
the global economy, climate change, Central Asia and Afghanistan, as well as
the future of the region. Over 40 speakers from the U.S., the UK, China,
Russia, Spain, Belgium, India, Turkey and other countries are involved in the
discussions.
“I’m aware that Kazakhstan is the
country that offers active and positive solutions to regional issues. In addition,
many important processes aimed at resolving conflicts in various regions take
place in the cities of Astana or Almaty. Therefore, I believe that Kazakhstan
plays a very important role on the global stage,” said Zhao Huasheng, senior fellow
at the Beijing Club for International Dialogue.
“Kazakhstan has built a
reputation as a country capable of fostering mutual understanding, possessing
moral authority and engaging in diplomacy that strives to benefit other
countries. Thus, Kazakhstan is actively seeking ways to confirm its status, moving
forward on this path and further developing such international innovation and
discussions that can address issues in the long term,” said Urban Rusnak,
Slovak Ambassador-at-Large for Energy Security and Connectivity.
