Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Meets with UN Country Team in Almaty

Almaty, 14 February 2026 – The United Nations Country Team in Kazakhstan met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev to discuss the continued strengthening of cooperation in support of sustainable development priorities.

During the meeting, the parties reviewed key areas of collaboration under the new United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2026–2030. The UN Country Team presented its strategic priorities for the upcoming programme cycle, outlining planned initiatives aimed at advancing inclusive economic growth, environmental sustainability, digital transformation, social protection, and strengthened institutions.

The discussions reaffirmed the shared commitment of Kazakhstan and the United Nations to the principles of the UN Charter and to deepening multilateral cooperation in addressing national, regional, and global challenges.

Particular attention was given to the development of the UN Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty, which is expected to serve as a platform for regional knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, and capacity-building in support of the 2030 Agenda.

The parties also discussed preparations for the upcoming Regional Ecological Summit to be held on 22–24 April, as well as continued collaboration on regional water cooperation initiatives, including consultations related to the proposal to establish an International Water Organization within the UN system.

In the context of Kazakhstan’s ongoing digital transformation, the meeting highlighted the importance of advancing the initiative to establish the UN ESCAP Asian and Pacific Digital Solutions Centre for Sustainable Development in Almaty, further strengthening the country’s role as a regional hub for innovation and sustainable development solutions.

The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the mutual interest in enhancing coordination, expanding joint initiatives, and ensuring effective implementation of the Cooperation Framework in the interests of sustainable development in Kazakhstan and the wider region.