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Kazakh President Tokayev emphasized that Kazakhstan remains ready to contribute to resolving global challenges and fostering international cooperation.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan, stated that while Astana operates internationally within its means and capacities, it remains prepared to assist in addressing global challenges.
“I must emphasize that we do not ask or aspire to be called mediators anywhere. We act in the international arena within the limits of Kazakhstan's potential and capabilities. But we are always ready to contribute to the resolution of international issues,” he said in an interview with local newspaper Ana Tili.
Tokayev mentioned his December talks with US President-elect Donald Trump as meaningful and frank, noting Trump recognized Kazakhstan as a key strategic partner. They agreed to maintain high-level contact, and Trump sought Tokayev's views on situation in Ukraine.
He noted a unique dynamic, highlighting Russia's military strength and Ukraine's determination to endure the conflict with Western support. He emphasized that resolving the Russia-Ukraine war relies on the will of both parties and involvement from leaders like Trump. Tokayev also reiterated Kazakhstan's consistent call for peace negotiations since the conflict began in February 2022.
President Tokayev highlighted efforts to strengthen Kazakhstan's ties with China and Russia during last year’s discussions. He also mentioned talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in November 2024 about Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant, with Rosatom potentially joining the consortium for the project.
“Taking into account China’s great achievements in the construction of civilian nuclear facilities, negotiations are underway with a company from this country. Corporations from other countries, including Western countries, are interested in the project,” he said.
“In addition, I do not rule out the possibility of building a second or even a third nuclear power plant in the near future. The nuclear industry will give a huge impetus to the development of our economy, which is already experiencing an energy shortage.”
Regarding the recent Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash near Aktau, he noted that a government commission investigating the cause decided to send the recovered black boxes to Brazil, the plane's country of manufacture.
“I am sure that this step is the only right decision necessary for an objective and impartial investigation,” Tokayev noted.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg joined a flotilla of boats loaded with aid for Gaza as they set sail from Barcelona on Sunday, aiming to break Israel’s naval blockade and deliver food and supplies to the enclave.
The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit began in Tianjin on 31 August, marking the largest gathering in the bloc’s history, with China deepening ties with Azerbaijan, Armenia and wider South Caucasus.
President Ilham Aliyev held a series of strategic meetings with senior executives from leading Chinese industrial corporations in Tianjin on 31 August.
Israeli forces struck Gaza City’s outskirts overnight with air and ground fire, destroying homes and prompting further civilian displacement. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet was scheduled on Sunday to discuss a plan for a wider operation to take control of the city.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit opened in Tianjin on 31 August, gathering leaders from across Eurasia and the Global South.
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