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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Participates in Doha Forum Panel Session
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was a distinguished participant at the opening ceremony of the Doha Forum. Held annually in Qatar’s capital since 2003, this year's forum convened under the theme "Diplomacy, Dialogue, and Diversity". It brought together global leaders to address critical issues such as geopolitics, economic development, energy, new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, and food security, facilitating a robust exchange of ideas on contemporary global challenges.
In dialogue with CNN’s Julia Chatterley at a Newsmaker Interview session, President Tokayev, in discussion with CNN journalist Julia Chatterley, President Tokayev highlighted the critical need for a robust United Nations, highlighting the increasing significance of middle powers in global governance.
"The UN, as a universal organization, is essential for humanity, and currently there is no alternative. Regrettably, major powers have not succeeded in making the world safer, which, for understandable reasons, greatly concerns many countries, including Kazakhstan. Therefore, it is evident that the UN requires reform. We believe that bridges should be built between the major powers to break the deadlock in the Security Council. So-called middle powers, including Kazakhstan, can play a vital role in promoting peace and security at both regional and global levels," President Tokayev noted.
President Tokayev also elaborated on the current contradictions within global trade and the important of maintaining open markets during the session.
"In my opinion, trade conflicts, including tariff measures, are not the best solution and often do more harm than good. As a member of the World Trade Organisation, Kazakhstan strictly adheres to all norms and rules of this important trade and economic organization. We do not support barriers and conflicts, and instead advocate for open markets. Kazakhstan is not involved in such confrontations because we have always maintained constructive and mutually beneficial relations with our neighbors in the region and beyond. Therefore, we urge all major powers to refrain from using trade as a tool of pressure," President Tokayev remarked.
He further addressed questions about Kazakhstan’s multifaceted foreign policy, efforts towards resolving conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and highlighted the pivotal role of youth in the nation's progress.
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