ASTANA, Kazakhstan, October 28. Finland has
welcomed Kazakhstan’s initiative to establish a United Nations
Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for
Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty, Trend reports via Akorda.
The statement was made following a meeting between Finnish
President Alexander Stubb and Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart
Tokayev in Astana
In response, Kazakhstan expressed sincere gratitude to Finland
for its support and co-authorship of the corresponding UN
resolution, shining a light on the common ground both nations share
in pushing the envelope on sustainable development, bolstering
regional stability, and tackling global challenges through the
power of teamwork.
Moreover, the presidents emphasized the importance of swiftly
achieving a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine in
line with the principles of the United Nations Charter. Tokayev
also praised Finland’s active chairmanship of the Organization for
Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in 2025, wishing them
success in completing this critical mandate.
The presidents expressed confidence that the agreements reached
during the official visit would give new momentum to the
comprehensive development of bilateral cooperation for the benefit
of both nations. They also agreed to maintain a close dialogue
aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties and deepening
cooperation between the two countries.
On October 28, President of Finland Alexander Stubb embarked on
an official diplomatic mission to Kazakhstan. Engagements between
the two Heads of State center on the intricacies of bilateral
dynamics between Finland and Kazakhstan, the geopolitical landscape
and its ramifications for the European and Central Asian spheres,
and collaborative efforts to bolster the multilateral
framework.
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