Kazakhstan has expressed its deep condolences to the people of Iran over the loss of civilian lives, including children, as well as members of the country’s senior leadership. This was stated in a published statement by Kazakh Foreign Ministry spokesperson Yerlan Zhetybayev. The statement also expresses regret over the strikes against civilian facilities of Arab states that are not participating in the war against Iran, and with which Kazakhstan consistently develops friendly relations and comprehensive cooperation. It reaffirms Kazakhstan’s unwavering principled position on the need to resolve international disputes and conflicts exclusively through political and diplomatic means, with strict observance of international law and the UN Charter. Kazakhstan also calls on all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint and responsibility in order to prevent further escalation of violence in the region.

