Kazakhstan has assumed the Presidency of the Conference on Disarmament, emphasizing its commitment to transparent leadership and multilateral cooperation. The upcoming discussions will address critical issues such as nuclear disarmament and biological safety, guided by key initiatives from the President of Kazakhstan. Eight meetings are planned between March and May to facilitate dialogue and engagement among delegations.
Kazakhstan has officially taken the Presidency of the Conference on Disarmament, as reported by DKnews.kz. During the inaugural plenary session, which was attended by notable figures including the Director General of the UN Office in Geneva and the Secretary General of the Conference on Disarmament, Tatiana Valovaya, Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan Yerlan Alimbayev expressed Kazakhstan’s commitment to lead efforts in a transparent and inclusive manner. He articulated the nation’s dedication to multilateralism and cooperation in tackling global security challenges.
This year’s Conference will focus on urgent global security issues through its Subsidiary Bodies, fostering in-depth discussions on a variety of topics. These include nuclear disarmament, preventing nuclear war, providing negative security assurances, preventing an arms race in outer space, and addressing challenges related to the military applications of artificial intelligence and biological security. Notably, the initiative by Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to establish an International Agency for Biological Safety and Security will be highlighted during the discussions.
Under Kazakhstan’s presidency, eight meetings involving the four Subsidiary Bodies are scheduled from March to May this year. The nation aims to engage with all delegations and stakeholders to ensure productive outcomes grounded in the principles of compromise and consensus.
Kazakhstan’s presidency of the Conference on Disarmament marks a significant step in its commitment to addressing global security challenges through multilateral cooperation. The focus on pressing issues such as nuclear disarmament and the military implications of artificial intelligence reflects the importance of these discussions in the current geopolitical landscape. By facilitating eight meetings over the coming months, Kazakhstan aims to foster collaboration and drive meaningful outcomes within the international community.
Original Source: dknews.kz
