Global solidarity among developing nations emphasized in response to escalating international conflicts, as per Kazakhstan's stance.
Hangin' with BRICS in Rio: Kazakhstan's Role in Global South Solidarity
It's all about unity, strategic moves, and sustainable development in the Global South as Kazakhstan's First Deputy Foreign Minister, Akan Rakhmetullin, joins forces with fellow BRICS countries in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The meeting, held under the auspices of Brazil's 2025 BRICS chairmanship theme, Strengthening Cooperation of the Countries of the Global South for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance, emphasized the importance of collective decisions and solidarity.
Kazakhstan Steps Up
Rakhmetullin underlined Kazakhstan's commitment to the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and emphasized the relevance of the climate agenda, regional cooperation in Central Asia in water resources management, digital transformation, and energy. He noted the upcoming Regional Climate Summit in Kazakhstan under the auspices of the UN in 2026.
Moreover, Rakhmetullin expressed gratitude for the support in creating the UN Regional Center for SDGs for Central Asia and Afghanistan and voiced Kazakhstan's intention to expand economic ties with the BRICS countries and implement joint projects.
The Crocodiles of the Global South
BRICS currently consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia. Along with Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan has had the status of a BRICS partner country since January.
With increased cooperation among Global South nations, the BRICS alliance has grown by 300%, making the bloc a formidable player in international relations. The meeting marked a significant milestone as the first official agenda post-BRICS expansion, highlighting the power of multilateralism and unity in addressing contemporary challenges.
Tackling Global Issues
The meeting tackled crucial global and regional concerns, including peaceful conflict resolution, reforming the UN Security Council for greater representation, and maintaining the climate agenda and sustainable development.
However, specific details regarding Kazakhstan's role in these discussions are limited in the available sources. As a new member of the expanded BRICS group, Kazakhstan's contributions and commitments are expected to be significant but are not extensively delineated in the current information available.
A Glimpse into the Future
While the meeting covered critical global and regional issues, further insights into Kazakhstan's role are awaited. With the ongoing talks on global governance reform, peace and development, sustainability, and regional cooperation, Kazakhstan stands prepared to take on challenges and initiatives alongside its BRICS counterparts.
- Kazakhstan, as a BRICS partner country since January, is strengthening its cooperation with Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, along with other members like Egypt, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia.
- The First Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan, Akan Rakhmetullin, emphasized Kazakhstan's commitment to the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and the importance of the climate agenda during the 2025 BRICS chairmanship meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- During the meeting, Rakhmetullin also highlighted Kazakhstan's intention to expand economic ties with the BRICS countries and implement joint projects, such as the upcoming Regional Climate Summit in Kazakhstan under the auspices of the UN in 2026.
- Ongoing issues discussed at the meeting included peaceful conflict resolution, reforming the UN Security Council for greater representation, and maintaining the climate agenda and sustainable development, with specific details about Kazakhstan's role in these discussions yet to be clarified.
- As the BRICS alliance grows in size and influence, with Kazakhstan being a part of the expanded group, the country is anticipated to take on significant challenges and initiatives in the areas of global governance reform, peace and development, sustainability, and regional cooperation in the future.
