ASTANA – Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Issagaliyev called for resolving conflicts through political and diplomatic means during the 52nd Session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad on Oct. 18. Baghdad Amreyev was elected OIC assistant secretary-general for administration and finance.
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Kazakhstan reaffirmed its commitment to resolving international conflicts through diplomacy and strengthening multilateral cooperation at the meeting, which brought together representatives of OIC member states to discuss regional and global challenges, the ministry’s press service reported on Oct. 18.
Delegations addressed the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, humanitarian crises and other security challenges affecting the Islamic world. Participants emphasized the need to intensify diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and promote regional peace and stability.
In his statement, Issagaliyev stressed that conflicts should be resolved exclusively through political and diplomatic means, in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter. He called for stronger multilateral dialogue and coordinated efforts among OIC member states to advance peace, security and sustainable development.
Kazakhstan also highlighted priorities including nuclear non-proliferation, food security, transport and logistics connectivity, artificial intelligence, digitalization and advanced technologies. The Kazakh delegation also raised environmental cooperation, notably the rehabilitation of the former Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site.
Kazakhstan’s representative elected OIC assistant secretary-general
A key outcome for Kazakhstan was the election of Baghdad Amreyev as assistant secretary-general of the OIC for administration and finance. The appointment reflects member states’ support for Kazakhstan’s active participation in the organization.
Following the session, OIC member states adopted a package of resolutions covering political, economic, legal, cultural and humanitarian topics. All initiatives proposed by Kazakhstan have been incorporated into the relevant outcome documents.
