Kazakhstan’s delegation led by Chairman of the Majilis Yerlan Koshanov took part in the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Istanbul, Türkiye, held under the theme “Nurturing Hope, Securing Peace, and Ensuring Justice for Future Generations,” Qazinform News Agency reports.
The event brought together parliamentarians from more than 155 countries. Speaking during the general debate, the Majilis speaker stated that the world is currently going through a complex and unstable period, marked by a weakening of international law, escalating conflicts, and intensifying economic crises.
Koshanov noted that in such times, the role of parliamentary diplomacy becomes especially important. Modern inter-parliamentary dialogue aims to strengthen respect, trust, and cooperation between countries, as well as to ensure the unconditional protection of international agreements.
In this context, the theme of the 152nd Assembly serves as a call to action for parliamentarians worldwide. Kazakhstan consistently adheres to the principles of the United Nations Charter, advocates for open and constructive dialogue, and supports the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
These are the fundamental principles of the country’s foreign policy, steadily implemented by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. As noted, Astana and Almaty have repeatedly served as platforms for peace negotiations between conflicting parties. In addition, Kazakhstan contributes to global peace and security through participation in UN missions, said the Majilis chairman.
Koshanov highlighted that Kazakhstan’s peacekeeping contingent has been involved for the third consecutive year in maintaining the ceasefire regime and stabilizing the situation in the Golan Heights. More broadly, he noted that Central Asia today demonstrates an example of balanced and multi-vector diplomacy in the region.
Border issues between regional countries have been fully resolved, and major joint infrastructure projects are being implemented in hydropower, transport, and logistics. Kazakhstan’s Parliament plays an active role in this work. Kazakhstan is also making significant efforts to fulfill its commitments in sustainable development.
A special parliamentary commission has been established to monitor the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Koshanov stressed that the country places particular importance on food and water security, as well as climate change issues. Next week, the Regional Ecological Summit supported by the United Nations will be held in Astana.
The forum is expected to present practical solutions for water resource management, the transition to a green economy, and strengthening regional stability. The speaker also emphasized that there is a growing global demand for justice, which is reflected in the Assembly’s agenda, especially in relations between the state and the society.
In response to this demand, President Tokayev has set the creation of a Fair and Progressive Kazakhstan as the main goal of his presidency. To achieve this, large-scale political reforms have been carried out. The recent adoption of a new Constitution through a nationwide referendum demonstrates public trust in state institutions and support for the President’s reforms.