Kazakhstan, in the framework of the upcoming chairmanship in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), will continue to increase its global role, to promote the strengthening of friendship and good neighborliness in the SCO space. This was stated by the President of Kazakhstan Kasym-Zhomart Tokaev, speaking at a meeting of the Council of Heads of the SCO state in the video format.
According to him, one of the priorities will also be “ensuring safety and stability in the SCO space.” “Therefore, in the framework of its chairmanship, Kazakhstan will present the initiative” On the world unity for fair peace and consent. “This comprehensive document will be laid down the principles of strengthening of confidence measures, maintaining stability and security. I am convinced that the joint promotion of this initiative meets our common interests,” he said Tokaev.
Tokaev noted that in the focus of the chairmanship of Kazakhstan there will also be a struggle with the “three forces of evil”, transnational organized crime, illegal drug trafficking and cybercrime.
In addition, the Kazakh leader noted the importance of expanding trade and economic ties. “Economic cooperation largely depends on the effective use of transit and transport capabilities. Against the backdrop of the rupture of traditional supply chains, strategic significance has gained the creation of modern transport infrastructure, as well as new competitive routes. There is a joint part in the implementation of the Mega-project” One Belt, one Way “and one way” and one way The Transkaspian International Transport Route creates all the prerequisites for the disclosure of the great potential of the North – South and East – West corridors, Tokaev noted.
The President of Kazakhstan also proposed to coordinate the SCO energy strategy to the organization summit in 2024 and create an investment fund as part of the association.
“The establishment of systemic interaction in this direction today gains particular relevance. We need coordination of work to ensure the energy balance and agreed actions aimed at the energy transition, the decarbonization of the economy and industry. In this regard, I propose to the next Astana summit to coordinate the energy strategy of the SCO. Admission. This document will contribute to the implementation of the goals of the agenda OON in the field of sustainable development, ”he said.
In addition, Tokaev noted the importance of expanding cooperation in the digital sphere, as well as strengthening interaction in the field of ecology. “One of the most effective tools for the convergence of our countries and peoples is tourism. The SCO space covering 45% of the population of the planet is a huge tourist market, the potential of which, I must admit, has not yet been realized,” said Tokaev.