New York: Significant achievements of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) during Kazakhstan’s 2020-2024 chairmanship were circulated by UN Headquarters as an official document of UN General Assembly and Security Council.
Under the leadership of Kazakhstan, CICA has made major strides in advancing multilateral cooperation across Asia. Notable accomplishments include the successful update of the Catalogue of Confidence-Building Measures (CBMs), the adoption of new thematic areas such as combating terrorism and promoting digital security, and fostering sustainable economic and environmental cooperation among member states.
CICA’s unique platform has served as an important tool for fostering peace, security, and prosperity in Asia. Kazakhstan’s initiatives also led to the establishment of new permanent advisory bodies, including the CICA Council of Eminent Persons and the Think Tank Forum. Furthermore, Kazakhstan has strengthened CICA’s role in addressing global challenges, from pandemics to climate change, ensuring that Asia’s growing influence continues to shape a peaceful and sustainable future.
Kazakhstan remains committed to supporting the transformation of CICA into a fully-fledged regional organization, reinforcing its role as a central pillar in Asia’s multilateral diplomacy.
