– I believe that global leaders, as well as heads of individual states in different regions, must, first of all, take a responsible approach to issues of international security and peace. Strategic restraint is extremely important these days. The way out of this situation in this very complex and even paradoxical world, in my opinion, is simple. We need to be more responsible and show restraint,” the President of Kazakhstan emphasized.
The head of our state expressed his assessment of events in the Middle East. In his opinion, it is necessary to focus on the key issues of the negotiation process.
– I would advise being more conscious of what is happening in the world. For example, everyone is discussing Iran. Of course, a serious situation has developed there. It is difficult to give any comments on this matter. Kazakhstan expressed solidarity with the Gulf countries. We called on all states to exercise strategic restraint and cease hostilities. Everyone has felt the negative consequences of this conflict. First of all, the economy was hit hard. Today everyone is talking about free movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. But we must take into account the fact that before the conflict this sea corridor was open to free trade. Therefore, we must focus on the essence of the problem. And the essence of the problem lies in the proliferation of nuclear technology and nuclear weapons. And this problem should be the central topic of negotiations when it comes to the conflict around Iran. But now we have switched to discussing global trade issues. Against all odds, global trade is growing. Last year alone the growth was 2.5%. So with trade in the world, not everything is so bad. But the quality and content of trade is a big problem,” said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Earlier it was reported that Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived to the NEST Congress Center to participate in a panel session of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum. In his speech, he stated that the Security Council is main element to reform the UN.
