At the Forefront of Modern Diplomacy - Kazakhstan on the UN Security Council

March 2^nd marks 27 years since the official accession of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations.

In December 2018, our country successfully completed a two-year rotation as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) -the UN’s main body entrusted with the key responsibility for maintaining peace around the globe.

Throughout our time on the UNSC Top of form

Our work, our work was guided by 7 priorities identified by President Nursultan Nazarbayev in the Political Address to the UN Security Council in January 2017. This in-depth and considered document not only set out Kazakhstan’s tasks and principles, but also defined the strategic goal of our diplomacy - to make the world in the 21st century safe, just and prosperous.

Mindful of the policies set out by the President, we worked closely to align our national interests with the interests of global powers, finding ways to promote mutual understanding and cooperation and offering constructive, compatible solutions to complex international issues. 

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For the first time, the ancient and diverse region of Central Asia was represented on the Security Council. We took our responsibility seriously, acting as the voice not only of our part of the world, but of the entire vast Asia-Pacific region.

Over the last 2 years we have been able to make a considerable contribution to implementing the agenda of the UNSC. We aspired to use our post to promote the importance of creating a renewed 21st century model of international relations, which establishes real, collective responsibility for addressing global and regional challenges.

Kazakhstan’s partners, other Member States, as well as the UN observer countries and organizations, helped us to achieve many important goals in this regard. In a relatively short period, we have made significant progress in enhancing global partnerships. We made a significant contribution to the restoration and development of dialogue, building and strengthening trust between all UN member states and, above all, between permanent members of the Security Council.

At the same time, we worked closely with all actors, in particular with countries suffering from various conflicts, crises, disasters and threats, while demonstrating full adherence to the norms and principles of international law. We acted objectively and impartially, on the basis of the primary importance of preserving and consolidating peace and security, and are rightly seen as a bridge-building nation.

Our membership on the Security Council coincided with an unprecedented level of tension around the world. Relations between many of the global powers became aggravated, which created difficulties in reaching consensus when trying to address acute international problems. Despite these difficulties, Kazakhstan was able to adequately fulfil its mission, realize national priorities and repay the trust of the international community.

Kazakhstan’s achievements were possible largely due to the well-known policies of President Nazarbayev, including in areas such as nuclear non-proliferation, anti-terrorism, and conflict resolution. Astana's message has always been that inclusive dialogue between leading powers is necessary to overcome “bloc thinking” and reach consensus on key global issues.  

Priorities 6 and 7: Security-Development Nexus, UN Reform

At the Forefront of Modern Diplomacy - Kazakhstan on the UN Security Council

March 2^nd marks 27 years since the official accession of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations.

In December 2018, our country successfully completed a two-year rotation as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) -the UN’s main body entrusted with the key responsibility for maintaining peace around the globe.

Throughout our time on the UNSC Top of form

Our work, our work was guided by 7 priorities identified by President Nursultan Nazarbayev in the Political Address to the UN Security Council in January 2017. This in-depth and considered document not only set out Kazakhstan’s tasks and principles, but also defined the strategic goal of our diplomacy - to make the world in the 21st century safe, just and prosperous.

Mindful of the policies set out by the President, we worked closely to align our national interests with the interests of global powers, finding ways to promote mutual understanding and cooperation and offering constructive, compatible solutions to complex international issues. 

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For the first time, the ancient and diverse region of Central Asia was represented on the Security Council. We took our responsibility seriously, acting as the voice not only of our part of the world, but of the entire vast Asia-Pacific region.

Over the last 2 years we have been able to make a considerable contribution to implementing the agenda of the UNSC. We aspired to use our post to promote the importance of creating a renewed 21st century model of international relations, which establishes real, collective responsibility for addressing global and regional challenges.

Kazakhstan’s partners, other Member States, as well as the UN observer countries and organizations, helped us to achieve many important goals in this regard. In a relatively short period, we have made significant progress in enhancing global partnerships. We made a significant contribution to the restoration and development of dialogue, building and strengthening trust between all UN member states and, above all, between permanent members of the Security Council.

At the same time, we worked closely with all actors, in particular with countries suffering from various conflicts, crises, disasters and threats, while demonstrating full adherence to the norms and principles of international law. We acted objectively and impartially, on the basis of the primary importance of preserving and consolidating peace and security, and are rightly seen as a bridge-building nation.

Our membership on the Security Council coincided with an unprecedented level of tension around the world. Relations between many of the global powers became aggravated, which created difficulties in reaching consensus when trying to address acute international problems. Despite these difficulties, Kazakhstan was able to adequately fulfil its mission, realize national priorities and repay the trust of the international community.

Kazakhstan’s achievements were possible largely due to the well-known policies of President Nazarbayev, including in areas such as nuclear non-proliferation, anti-terrorism, and conflict resolution. Astana's message has always been that inclusive dialogue between leading powers is necessary to overcome “bloc thinking” and reach consensus on key global issues.