BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, August 22. Kazakhstan fully supports Kyrgyzstan’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for 2027-2028, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during a press conference following talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov in Bishkek, Trend reports via the Kazakh president’s press service.
According to Tokayev, Astana and Bishkek share similar positions on many international issues. He emphasized that deepening regional integration in Central Asia aligns with the interests of both countries.
The Kazakh president noted that the region’s heads of state are expected to meet later this year for another consultative session to discuss these matters.
“Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan cooperate effectively within the United Nations and other international structures. We appreciate the Kyrgyz side’s support for the initiative to establish a UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan,” Tokayev said.
He also highlighted Kazakhstan’s high regard for Kyrgyzstan’s work as chair of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).