Kazakhstan has taken on the Presidency of the Conference on Disarmament, emphasizing transparency and inclusivity. The conference will address critical issues such as nuclear disarmament and biological safety, with eight meetings planned between March and May this year. Kazakhstan aims to engage all stakeholders to achieve consensus-driven outcomes.
Kazakhstan has officially assumed the Presidency of the Conference on Disarmament, as reported by DKnews.kz. In his opening address, Yerlan Alimbayev, the Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan, stated his commitment to lead the Conference’s proceedings in a transparent and inclusive manner, emphasizing the nation’s dedication to multilateralism and cooperative efforts in tackling global security challenges.
This year’s Conference will focus on several vital topics through its Subsidiary Bodies. These discussions will address critical global security issues, including nuclear disarmament, preventing nuclear war, negative security assurances, the arms race in outer space, and the implications of artificial intelligence in the military domain 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.
Under Kazakhstan’s presidency, eight meetings across four Subsidiary Bodies are scheduled between March and May this year. The country aims to work collaboratively with all delegations and stakeholders to achieve significant outcomes driven by the principles of compromise and consensus.
Kazakhstan’s leadership in the Conference on Disarmament underscores its commitment to fostering an inclusive approach to global security concerns. The focus on pressing issues such as nuclear disarmament and biological safety reflects the country’s dedication to multilateral efforts. Through active engagement and the scheduled meetings, Kazakhstan endeavors to contribute to meaningful dialogue and collaborative solutions to contemporary security challenges.
Original Source: dknews.kz
