The Ambassador of Kazakhstan presented his credentials to the President of the Czech Republic
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Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Czech Republic Bakyt Dyussenbayev presented his credentials to the President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel, press service of the Kazakh MFA reports.
During the conversation, an exchange of views took place on the prospects for the comprehensive development of Kazakh-Czech relations. Ambassador Bakyt Dyussenbayev briefed the interlocutor on the current state of political and economic transformations initiated by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Ways to strengthen interaction within the Central Asia - European Union format and at other multilateral platforms were also discussed. The Kazakh diplomat noted the commitment of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy to the basic principles of international law and the UN Charter. Taking into account the current geopolitical situation, the parties agreed on the importance of further developing cooperation in the economic, transport and logistics spheres.
At the end of the conversation, the President of the Czech Republic congratulated the Ambassador on his official assumption of office and wished him success in further strengthening Kazakh-Czech relations.
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First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Received the UN Resident Coordinator
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First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akan Rakhmetullin received the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Republic of Kazakhstan Michaela Friberg-Story on the occasion of the completion of her mission, press service of the Kazakh MFA reports.
Summing up the results of Friberg-Story’s activities as the UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan, First Deputy Minister Rakhmetullin noted the successful and active work of the UN country team. He stressed that thanks to the joint efforts of the Office of the Resident Coordinator and the UN country team, a number of projects and programs of country and regional scale were successfully implemented in Kazakhstan aimed further enhancing of socio-economic development of the country and achieving the Sustainable Development Agenda by 2030. The parties also discussed the priorities of further cooperation between Kazakhstan and the universal organization.
Friberg-Story, expressing gratitude to the Government of Kazakhstan for the comprehensive support of the activities of her office and the UN country team in Kazakhstan, assured that the UN country team will continue to actively work on the implementation of programs, projects and commitments in accordance with the priorities of Kazakhstan and the UN.
At the end of the meeting, Rakhmetullin, thanking the UN representative for productive interaction and an important contribution to strengthening ties between Kazakhstan and the UN, wished her success in further endeavors in the system of the global organization.
The Resident Coordinator (RC) is the highest-ranking representative of the UN development system at the country level and is the designated representative of - and reports to the UN Secretary-General. (S)he is responsible for the coordination of operational activities for development of the UN in support of countries’ efforts towards implementation of the 2030 Agenda; they lead and supports the UNCT in the development, monitoring and reporting of the UN Cooperation Frameworks. Michaela Friberg-Story has been the UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan since 2020.
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Issues Concerning Children’s Rights, Volunteerism, and Corporate Responsibility in Respecting Human Rights were Discussed at the Kazakh Foreign Ministry
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A regular meeting of the Consultative and Advisory Body on the Human Dimension Dialogue Platform was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the chairmanship of the Ambassador-at-Large Alua Nadirkulova, press service of the Kazakh MFA reports.
During the meeting, issues concerning the implementation of the recommendations of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, the role of youth volunteer activities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and the strengthening of corporate responsibility of businesses in respecting human rights were discussed.
The event was attended by the Deputy Chairman of the Commission on Human Rights under the President of Kazakhstan, deputies of the Mazhilis of Parliament, representatives of the National Center for Human Rights, relevant ministries, Kazakhstani human rights NGOs, as well as representatives of the United Nations Development Program.
In her welcoming speech, Alua Nadirkulova highlighted Kazakhstan’s active efforts in implementing the UN recommendations in the field of child protection and social policy. In addition, it was noted that in his annual State-of-the-Nation Address on September 2, 2024, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev placed special emphasis on the social protection of children.
It was also mentioned that last year the Government of Kazakhstan adopted a Comprehensive Plan for the Protection of Children from Violence, Suicide Prevention, and Ensuring their Rights and Well-being for 2023-2025, which includes targeted practical measures.
The report underscored the importance of volunteerism and corporate social responsibility of businesses, including the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the development of a National Action Plan in this area.
During the meeting, Vice Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Edil Ospan presented key measures to implement the recommendations of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. Among the initiatives noted were the introduction of a mentoring institute to support orphaned children, tougher responsibility for violence against children and the consolidation of the status of regional Commissioners for children’s rights.
In the speech of Magripa Embergenova, Director of the Department of Maternal and Child Health of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, key measures to protect children’s rights to health protection in Kazakhstan were noted. Among the achievements in this direction were the significant development of neonatal and fetal surgery, the creation of 16 early intervention centers for children under 3 years old, as well as the approval of standards for prenatal screening and the provision of oncological and hematological care to children.
During the discussion, Deputy Chairman of the Administrative Police Committee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Renat Zulkhairov stated that this year, within the framework of the newly adopted Law, the possibility of reconciliation for crimes related to violence against minors is excluded, only life imprisonment is now provided for rape of a minor.
At the meeting, Dinara Yessimova, Head of the Republican public association "National Alliance of Professional Social Workers," presented a report in which she proposed strengthening the training of social workers, introducing inclusion standards, and developing new approaches to address the problems of child marginalization and inequality. She emphasized the need to avoid superficial solutions and to reinforce long-term support for children.
Elvira Vatlina, an expert from the Kazakhstan International Bureau for Human Rights and Rule of Law, emphasized the need to establish a transparent budgetary process with clear allocations for children and to align the institution of the Ombudsperson for Children’s Rights fully with the Paris Principles.
As part of the second agenda item on the role of volunteerism, the Republican Student Ombudsman, Ulan Nauken, informed the participants about the significant role of the student volunteer movement in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. He noted that during this time, volunteers have focused particular attention on supporting students with special needs and promoting gender equality through various projects and campaigns.
As part of the third agenda item on strengthening corporate responsibility in human rights compliance, UNDP representative Gulmira Tulesbayeva emphasized the importance of developing tools to promote human rights standards in corporate practice, based on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Overall, the discussion of the agenda was open and constructive. Representatives of government bodies and NGOs discussed key issues and human rights advocates provided practical recommendations for systemic improvements in the work of the involved agencies and government bodies.
The "Dialogue Platform on the Human Dimension" was established in 2013 at the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan. The platform serves as an effective tool for facilitating dialogue between the Government and civil society. Various pressing human rights issues are discussed on the platform, with the participation of international organizations such as UNDP, OHCHR, OSCE, etc. as observers.
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Prospects for Cooperation between Kazakhstan and North Macedonia Discussed at the Kazakh Foreign Ministry
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Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko met with Ambassador of the Republic of North Macedonia Sali Limani, press service of the Kazakh MFA reports.
The Kazakh diplomat congratulated his counterpart on North Macedonia’s Independence Day (celebrated on 8 September) and conveyed congratulations to the country’s leadership on behalf of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Chairman of the Senate Maulen Ashimbayev and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu. In his message to the President of North Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska Davkova, President Tokayev said: "North Macedonia has made significant progress in strengthening its statehood and improving the well-being of its citizens. I wish the friendly people of North Macedonia continued prosperity and success".
During the discussion, both sides reviewed the current state and future prospects of the mutually beneficial bilateral partnership in key areas of cooperation. The significant potential for expanding economic cooperation, including trade and investment, was highlighted. Both parties expressed confidence that the newly established Embassy of Kazakhstan in North Macedonia and the upcoming political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, as well as the second meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation scheduled for next year, will contribute to deepening and strengthening bilateral relations.
As a result of the meeting, both sides agreed to maintain a regular and constructive exchange of views in order to further support and develop cooperation between Kazakhstan and North Macedonia.
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Ambassador of Kazakhstan Met With the Speaker of the Federal National Council of the UAE
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Ambassador of Kazakhstan to United Arab Emirates Najmedin Mukhametaliuly met with the Speaker of the Federal National Council of the UAE Saqr Ghobash, press service of the Kazakh MFA reports.
During the meeting, issues of bilateral cooperation, including interparliamentary relations between the countries, were discussed.
The Kazakh diplomat noted the role of interaction between friendship groups and relevant committees, as well as the exchange of visits by the chairpersons of parliaments as an important incentive to strengthen these ties. In addition, attention was paid to the topic of ongoing political and socio-economic reforms under the leadership of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Kazakhstan.
In turn, Saqr Ghobash confirmed his openness to international cooperation, including close cooperation with the Parliament of Kazakhstan through the exchange of experience and mutual visits.
As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed to further develop their cooperation and continue close interaction.
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