Kazakhstan has assumed the presidency of the UN Conference on Disarmament, focusing on global security issues. The conference will emphasize nuclear disarmament, arms control, and biological security, including an initiative for an International Agency for Biological Safety. Eight meetings will be held from March to May to facilitate discussions among member states.
Kazakhstan has officially taken over the presidency of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament. During the inaugural plenary session attended by key UN representatives, Permanent Representative Yerlan Alimbayev emphasized Kazakhstan’s commitment to transparent leadership and multilateralism in global security matters.
This year’s conference will focus on significant issues such as nuclear disarmament, preventing nuclear war, and arms control in outer space. Additionally, it will address the challenges posed by AI in military applications and biological security. Notably, discussions will include President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s initiative to establish an International Agency for Biological Safety and Security.
Kazakhstan plans to hold eight meetings for the four Subsidiary Bodies from March to May, enhancing dialogue on these critical security topics. The country aims to engage constructively with all delegations to achieve effective outcomes driven by compromise and consensus.
Kazakhstan’s presidency of the UN Conference on Disarmament represents a commitment to multilateral cooperation in addressing pressing global security challenges. The upcoming discussions will cover essential topics including nuclear issues, arms control, and biological security, underscoring the nation’s proactive role in fostering international dialogue and consensus.
Original Source: dknews.kz
