Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan, to Participate in the 80th United Nations General Assembly Meeting in New York City
Kazakhstani President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's Working Visit to New York
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan will travel to New York from the 21st to 23rd September for a working visit. During his stay, the President will participate in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and engage in a series of meetings and discussions with international leaders and business executives.
Tokayev's programme includes a roundtable with American business leaders and meetings with executives of major international companies. This visit comes amid Kazakhstan's active engagement in discussions on reforming international organisations and strengthening regional cooperation.
In his speeches, President Tokayev traditionally emphasizes the need to reform the UN, particularly the Security Council. He proposes modernizing the multilateral system by strengthening the role of developing countries and middle powers in regional issues, supported by the UN mandate.
The President points out limitations in the UN, such as the veto power and insufficient representation of Asian, African, and Latin American countries in key UN bodies often leading to deadlocks and reducing the effectiveness of decisions. He suggests that updating the composition of the United Nations Security Council to expand participation of countries outside the permanent five could help address these issues.
Tokayev also highlights the need for updating the UN's composition to better reflect the current global political landscape. He cites the Regional UN Centre for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan, opened in Almaty, as an example of cooperation with regional structures.
During his visit, the President will also meet with representatives of various international organizations and states. Among the countries planned for future membership in the United Nations Security Council are Germany, Brazil, India, and Japan. Negotiations are planned with heads of several states and international organisations.
The President acknowledges the UN's achievements over the past eight decades, including more than 70 peacekeeping missions, stabilisation of conflict zones, protection of civilians, and provision of humanitarian aid. However, he also emphasizes the need for the organization to adapt to modern security challenges.
In 2024, trade turnover between Kazakhstan and the U.S. amounted to $4.2 billion, an increase of 4% from the previous year. The main export items from Kazakhstan to the U.S. include crude oil, uranium, silver, iron alloys, and tantalum and tantalum products.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump indicated the possibility of visiting Kazakhstan. Tokayev and Trump have emphasized the positive nature of their communication, and this visit to New York could potentially pave the way for further discussions between the two leaders.
The President's working visit to New York highlights Kazakhstan's interest in contributing to solutions for pressing global issues and strengthening its international partnerships. Tokayev's proposals for reforming the UN and increasing its flexibility and inclusiveness could have significant implications for the future of global governance.
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