Press Release

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.

Elnara Bainazarova

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RCO Communications and Advocacy Officer

elnara.bainazarova@un.org

Elnara co-chairs the UN Communications Group; plans and facilitates strategy, advocacy and programme communications in support of the UNSDCF; coordinates the communication and advocacy activities on the UNCT; supports the RC and the UNCT on public messaging and media outreach; supports publication and branding management; leads and supports the UNCT digital communication and key communication products development; liaises with local media environment and conducts networking and partnership relations with key national media outlets.

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