Kazakh President calls for presence of middle powers in UNSC

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered a landmark lecture at the United Nations University (UNU) in Tokyo on Dec. 19 where he emphasised about role of middle powers. According to Tokayevronger presence of middle powers from Asia, Africa, and Latin America in the UN Security Council.

“Kazakhstan sees its foreign-policy mission in this role, conducting principled, balanced, and constructive multivector diplomacy grounded in our national interests and identity,” he said.

Tokayev reiterated that Kazakhstan’s foreign policy is anchored in cooperative relations with its neighbors and major partners.


Addressing scholars, diplomats, and students, he outlined Kazakhstan’s vision for restoring global strategic trust amid rising geopolitical turbulence and proposed new avenues for strengthening multilateral cooperation, reported the Akorda.

“I see this opportunity as a sign of genuine trust in Kazakhstan’s growing international role and recognition of our continuous efforts to advance multilateralism and uphold global stability,” he said.

Tokayev also cautioned that the world is facing its highest levels of conflict in decades.

“The number and intensity of armed conflicts worldwide have reached their highest point in recent decades, while global military spending hit a record $2.7 trillion last year,” he said.

According to Tokayev, deepening rivalry among major powers has rendered the UN Security Council unable to resolve large-scale conflicts.