Kazakhstan is entering the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) with a clear message: the global multilateral system must evolve to meet 21st-century challenges.
Kazakhstan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Kairat Umarov, outlined the country’s priorities and the expected agenda of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.
Umarov emphasized that this year’s session-marking the UN’s 80th anniversary-is more than a symbolic gathering. “The UN was born from the lessons of World War II. Today, the world once again faces challenges that no nation can tackle alone,” he said. Quoting President Tokayev’s recent address, he added, “The UN still has no alternative and must remain the main platform for negotiations to fairly resolve international problems.”
The ambassador noted that the session's significance lies in its problem-solving focus, not just ceremonial speeches. With the rise of geopolitical tensions, new digital and biological threats, and growing mistrust in international institutions, Kazakhstan expects this UNGA to reinforce the universality of the UN Charter and commit to accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reinforcing global peace and security mechanisms.
Kazakhstan’s Contributions and Reform Agenda
Ambassador Umarov also highlighted Kazakhstan’s active role within the UN, pointing to tangible initiatives such as:
The establishment of the UN Regional Center for the SDGs in Almaty, a hub for regional cooperation in Central Asia and Afghanistan.
Kazakhstan’s peacekeeping deployment to the Golan Heights, with 160 personnel currently serving under the UN flag.
Continued leadership in disarmament and non-proliferation, including advocacy for the International Day Against Nuclear Tests and a proposed International Agency for Biosafety.
He underlined Kazakhstan’s practical approach to diplomacy, noting that the country measures international institutions by real-world results, not declarations.
Regarding UN reform, Umarov stressed that the Security Council must reflect modern geopolitical realities. He called for its expansion to include developing countries and middle powers, warning that continued inaction could erode trust in the Council’s decisions. He also endorsed the strengthening of the General Assembly and broader institutional reforms to address digital governance, climate change, biosafety, and artificial intelligence.
President Tokayev’s UNGA Address to Highlight Global Vision
President Tokayev is expected to be among the first speakers in the General Debate, where he will present Kazakhstan’s vision for the future of multilateralism. Umarov noted that the president’s address will cover key themes including:
Global peace and security
Nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation
Sustainable development and climate resilience
Water security and digital transformation
Inclusive, transparent international cooperation
President Tokayev will also outline how Kazakhstan, as a responsible middle power, can serve as a bridge in the fragmented geopolitical landscape, offering practical solutions rooted in consensus and cooperation.
