Tokayev: “Major powers, unfortunately, have failed to make the global world safer”

Tengrinews.kz – The head of state took part in a special session in the Newsmaker Interview format and answered questions from the moderator, CNN journalist Julia Chatterley, according to Akordq.

The President of Kazakhstan, first of all, spoke about the importance of the effective work of the UN and the growing role of middle powers.

"The UN as a universal organization is absolutely necessary for humanity, there is no alternative. Major powers, unfortunately, have failed to make the global world safer. And the current realities, of course, cause great concern for many countries, including Kazakhstan. Therefore, the UN needs to be reformed. We believe that bridges should be built between the major powers, the absence of which, unfortunately, has led the Security Council to a dead end. The so-called middle powers, including Kazakhstan, can play a very important role in promoting peace and security both at the regional and global levels," Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted.

The head of state also expressed his position on issues related to contradictions in world trade.

"From my point of view, trade conflicts, including tariff measures, are not the best solution, this is a very questionable policy. Kazakhstan, as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), strictly observes all the norms and rules of this important trade and economic organization. We do not support barriers and conflicts. Kazakhstan is not involved in such confrontations, because we have constructive and mutually beneficial relations with our neighbors in the region and other states. Therefore, I believe that such problems do not threaten our part of the world. At the same time, we call on all major powers to refrain from using such instruments of pressure," the President said.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also answered questions regarding Kazakhstan’s foreign policy, the settlement of the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as the role of youth in the country’s development.

Previously, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Qatar on a working visit on December 6. He also met with the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.