Tokayev named the priority direction of Kazakhstan’s strategy

Tengrinews.kz – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered a speech at the Astana International Forum (AIF).
In his address, the Head of State outlined Kazakhstan’s strategic priorities:

“Kazakhstan, which holds 40 percent of the world’s uranium reserves, considers nuclear energy a priority in its national strategy. However, development cannot be sustainable without addressing the climate crisis. Central Asia is one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in the world, where warming is occurring twice as fast as the global average,” Tokayev stated.

The President noted that in response, the country is advancing a “pragmatic and regionally coordinated climate agenda.”

“Our commitments include participation in various international organizations and agreements. In 2026, Kazakhstan, in partnership with the UN, will host a regional environmental summit aimed at aligning Central Asia’s strategies with global ambitions,” Tokayev added.

He also emphasized that “Kazakhstan remains committed to a stable, integrated, and future-oriented Central Asia based on mutual respect and regional solidarity.”

“Two months ago, the UN General Assembly officially established the UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty. This is a milestone in our multilateral development cooperation. The Center will support joint projects, provide technical expertise, and coordinate international collaboration,” the President said.

The live broadcast of the forum’s plenary session is available in the video below.

The Astana International Forum is a platform for dialogue among representatives of governments, international organizations, major companies, and academia to discuss the most pressing global issues—from the economy and security to ecology and climate.
The theme of the forum is: “Connecting Minds, Shaping the Future.”
The Astana International Forum is taking place on May 29–30, 2025.