UN Resident Coordinator Meets with the Chairman of the Senate of Kazakhstan to Discuss Advancing the Sustainable Development Agenda
04 March 2026
Today in Astana, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan, Ms. Sarangoo Radnaaragchaa, met with the Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Maulen Ashimbayev.
The sides discussed key areas of cooperation between the United Nations and Kazakhstan, including advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), utilizing international expertise in the legislative process, and further strengthening partnership in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Particular attention was given to the work of the Senate and the Parliamentary Commission on monitoring the implementation of national SDG targets, as well as Kazakhstan’s leadership role in promoting sustainable development.
During the meeting, the participants also discussed SDG-aligned budget planning, increasing women’s representation in Parliament, implementation of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) recommendations, as well as preparations for regional initiatives and the environmental agenda within the framework of the Regional Environmental Summit.
The sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation between the UN system and the Parliament of Kazakhstan to accelerate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.