Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi of Kazakhstan has urged for renewed diplomatic initiatives to tackle global conflicts and foster international cooperation, highlighting a widening global trust deficit during his address at the United Nations General Assembly. He expressed particular concern over the war in Ukraine, advocating for diplomatic resolutions and negotiations to settle such disputes.
Tileuberdi condemned recent drone attacks targeting Kazakhstan’s oil export infrastructure and commercial vessels in the Black Sea, cautioning that these incidents could severely disrupt navigation, international trade, and global energy supplies. His remarks underscore Kazakhstan’s call for peaceful conflict resolution and the maintenance of international trade stability.
On the issue of the Middle East, Tileuberdi reiterated Kazakhstan’s support for a two-state solution, envisioning an independent Palestinian state coexisting peacefully with Israel. He also expressed Kazakhstan’s readiness to aid efforts in ending the Gaza conflict, committing to support civilian reconstruction, food security, and digital governance services in the region. Moreover, Kazakhstan has announced its intention to join the Abraham Accords, further indicating its commitment to regional peace initiatives.
Turning to Afghanistan, Tileuberdi emphasized the significance of its stability for the security and development of Central Asia. He called for coordinated international engagement through the United Nations, stressing that humanitarian assistance should be coupled with long-term strategies to tackle poverty, displacement, and economic dependency in the region.
Highlighting Kazakhstan’s historic stance on nuclear disarmament, Tileuberdi renewed the call for progress in this area and proposed hosting high-level discussions among nuclear-armed nations. He expressed concerns about the weakening international arms-control efforts and urged nuclear-armed countries to adhere to disarmament commitments, despite ongoing disagreements.
Tileuberdi also advocated for enhanced representation of Asia, Africa, Latin America, developing nations, and middle powers in the UN Security Council, stressing the need for countries to respect international law and honor their commitments to restore global trust.
During the General Assembly, Kazakhstan engaged in discussions with UN officials and foreign ministers, focusing on UN reform, regional connectivity, energy, investment, and transport. These discussions included topics such as the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route and sustainable development cooperation in Central Asia and Afghanistan.