2024 will become a milestone year
for Kazakhstan, laying the foundation for a five-year development cycle for the
country. It will be marked by Kazakhstan’s chairmanship in several influential
regional and international organizations and associations. Additionally, a
series of prestigious summits and forums are planned. Thus, the Astana
International Forum 2024 is scheduled to take place in the Kazakh capital in
June, with the participation of leaders from various states and international
companies. Kazakhstan will once again affirm its role as a global platform for
discussing worldwide issues, including topics such as climate change, food
shortages, and energy security. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
discussed the country’s approach to developing mutually beneficial and
pragmatic cooperation with foreign partners and neighbors in an interview with
the Egemen Qazaqstan newspaper.
“We will continue pursuing a
constructive and balanced foreign policy, taking into account the national
interests of the state. In 2024, our country is set to host a series of
prestigious summits and forums. Kazakhstan will hold the chairmanship in
several reputable international organizations, including the Shanghai
Cooperation Organization, the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the
Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia, the
Organization of Turkic States, the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea,
and the Islamic Organization for Food Security,” Tokayev said.
In his interview, the Head of
State underscored the importance of regional cooperation. The dynamically
developing Central Asia holds extensive opportunities in trade, investments, business,
and innovation, which is recognized on a global scale. Therefore, there is an
increased interest in the region from influential external players, accompanied
by a growing demand for the C5+ dialogue platform. Moreover, Kazakhstan is
actively developing political dialogue and strategic partnerships with
neighboring countries, particularly with Russia. Cooperation between the two
states takes place within multilateral structures, addressing issues related to
ensuring regional stability and international security. Last year marked the
launch of the 30th golden anniversary of relations with China, Kazakhstan’s
eastern neighbor, described as exemplary by President Tokayev. It is worth
noting that the mutual trade turnover in the past year demonstrated unprecedented
growth.
“At present, China is a highly
developed country, including in the field of high technology. The whole world
recognizes this. Therefore, it is of utmost importance for Kazakhstan to
cooperate with our eastern neighbor, effectively leveraging all the advantages
of such friendly relations and mutual trust,” Tokayev added.
Web-editor: Aizhan
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