During a meeting between UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Kazakh Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi, Guterres noted Kazakhstan's growing role in the emerging multipolar world, calling the country a 'bridge builder'. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
The information was distributed by the press service of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry.
Meeting details
The minister conveyed greetings from President Tokayev to Guterres and noted the Secretary-General's personal contribution to strengthening comprehensive cooperation between Kazakhstan and the UN.
The parties discussed current issues on the international agenda and priority areas of interaction within the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
Platform for Central Asia and Afghanistan
Tileuberdi confirmed support for the Secretary-General's efforts to improve the effectiveness of the Organization. In this context, special attention was paid to the activities of the UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty as a key platform for the regional dimension of multilateral cooperation.
Guterres's assessment
Guterres, in turn, emphasized Kazakhstan's ability to maintain constructive relations with key international partners.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the head of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry left an entry in the UN Book of Distinguished Guests, noting the Secretary-General's contribution to strengthening multilateralism and Kazakhstan's unwavering commitment to further interaction within the Organization.
Earlier, Kursiv wrote that Kazakhstan announced new initiatives at the UN.
Kazakh Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi spoke at the general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, presenting Kazakhstan's vision on key issues of the international agenda and outlining the country's priorities in the field of political and sustainable development.