Common development goals
The symbiosis of nomadic and sedentary lifestyles became not only the basis of the region's economic system, but also predetermined the formation of its own political and legal culture, its own system of values, which was distinguished by a high degree of tolerance and resistance to all kinds of changes. In the vast expanses of Central Asia, empires were created and disintegrated, political and economic models evolved, but their unique identity was invariably preserved. From time immemorial, our peoples have harmoniously interacted with various civilizations.
The role of the region at a new stage of development
Thanks to their geographical location, the states and peoples of Central Asia have for centuries contributed to mutual cultural enrichment and the establishment of inter-civilizational dialogue on the continent. They made a significant contribution to the preservation of peace and mutual understanding. Today, Central Asia continues to successfully fulfill this noble and responsible mission.
Our countries share similar views on issues such as global sustainable development, ensuring universal security and stability, and support each other within regional and international structures, co-authoring important resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly.
At the new stage of development, we face a number of significant goals and objectives, the solution of which will determine the fate of the region and the peoples living here.
First. Maintaining peace and stability not only in Central Asia, but also in adjacent regions as a key condition for long-term development and progress.
One of the priority aspects of Kazakhstan's foreign policy is the desire for balance. We invariably adhere to the principle of "Peace above all else."
As a responsible member of the world community, Kazakhstan advocates strict adherence to the principles of international law, respect for sovereignty and the inviolability of borders.
Second. Further development of economic potential, deepening of cooperation ties.
The constant task of our countries, of course, remains the formation of a solid economic base for multilateral cooperation.
Today, thanks to the joint efforts of the countries of the region and its powerful economic potential, Central Asia is becoming a space of great opportunities in trade, investment, science and innovation.
The total area of our states is 3,882,000 square kilometers, the population is more than 80 million people, the combined gross domestic product reaches 450 billion dollars. The region contains about 20% of the world's uranium reserves, 17.2% of oil, 7% of natural gas. In terms of coal production and electricity generation, Central Asia ranks 10th and 19th in the world, respectively.
Third. The region has every opportunity to become one of the most important transport, logistics and transit hubs on the planet.
Central Asia is rapidly becoming a key link in global transport communications. First of all, this is the promising Chinese project "One Belt, One Road" and the international transport corridor "North-South", in which all countries of the region are involved to one degree or another.
In the context of geopolitical uncertainty and degradation of the existing model of world order, this is, in fact, the only pragmatic approach. Our future depends on strengthening cohesion, mutual trust and openness to the world. Only on the basis of these principles can we ensure the renaissance of Central Asia as a dynamic, innovative and culturally rich region.
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