ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 29. Kazakhstan supports the expansion of the UN Security Council, including broader regional representation, said President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a plenary session of the Astana International Forum, Trend reports.
According to Tokayev, structural reform of the Security Council
is necessary for the UN to remain relevant and truly reflect the
real world.
“Major powers must reaffirm their commitment to maintaining peace
and security, as well as to the key principle of respecting the
territorial integrity of all countries. We must all firmly adhere
to the UN Charter, avoiding biased and selective approaches to its
fundamental principles. Only in this way can we restore trust in
the authority of the United Nations,” Tokayev emphasized.
During his speech, Tokayev noted that Kazakhstan views the modern turbulent world through the lens of constructive interaction.
“In our foreign policy, we rely on the priority of dialogue over division, as well as respect for sovereign rights. Nationalist pride and ignoring the historical and cultural traditions of peoples are unacceptable,” he added.
Today, the Astana International Forum is taking place in Kazakhstan’s capital. The event is attended by: President of Rwanda Paul Kagame, President of North Macedonia Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, Secretary General of the Council of Europe Alen Berse, former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, heads of UN system organizations, and other respected participants.