Kazakhstan has taken over the presidency of the Conference on Disarmament, emphasizing multilateralism and cooperation. The Conference will address critical issues such as nuclear disarmament and the role of AI in military contexts. A total of eight meetings will occur between March and May, reflecting Kazakhstan’s engagement with global stakeholders.
Kazakhstan has officially assumed the presidency of the Conference on Disarmament, as noted by DKnews.kz. During the inaugural plenary session, which included the Director General of the UN Office in Geneva and Secretary General of the Conference, Tatiana Valovaya, Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan, Yerlan Alimbayev, pledged to facilitate the Conference’s work transparently and collaboratively. He underscored the nation’s commitment to multilateralism and cooperation to address global security challenges.
The focus of this year’s Conference will lie within the Subsidiary Bodies, which aim to stimulate significant discussions on critical global security matters. These topics encompass nuclear disarmament, measures to prevent nuclear conflict, negative security assurances, the arms race in outer space, and the implications of artificial intelligence on military interactions and biological security. Notably, the initiative proposed by Kazakhstan’s President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to establish an International Agency for Biological Safety and Security, will also be an important discussion point.
During Kazakhstan’s tenure as president, eight meetings involving the four Subsidiary Bodies will be conducted from March to May. Kazakhstan anticipates productive engagement with all delegations and stakeholders to achieve substantial outcomes through the spirit of compromise and consensus.
In conclusion, Kazakhstan’s assumption of the presidency of the Conference on Disarmament marks a significant step in addressing pressing global security issues. The country’s commitment to multilateralism is evident in its dedication to fostering substantive discussions, particularly on nuclear disarmament and emerging security challenges. Kazakhstan aims to facilitate meaningful dialogue to navigate these complex challenges effectively.
Original Source: dknews.kz
