Astana, 13 November 2026 — Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Sultan Hajiyev paid a courtesy call on Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi.
Minister Tleuberdi congratulated the Secretary General Hajiyev on assuming office and reaffirmed the readiness of the Kazakh side to provide comprehensive assistance to the Secretariat's activities. In turn, Secretary General Hajiyev expressed his gratitude to Kazakhstan, as the initiating state and host country of CICA, for its consistent support and for creating favorable conditions for the functioning of the headquarters.
The sides exchanged views on the further development of CICA, including the advancement of its transformation process into a full-fledged international organization and the joint work of CICA Member States on the Charter.
During the discussion on the outcomes of the 7th CICA Summit in Baku, the Secretary General emphasized that the initiatives of the heads of CICA Member States, including President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, serve as roadmap for future work. Among the promising areas touched upon were transport connectivity, artificial intelligence, ecology, water cooperation and human capital development. The diplomats noted that these proposals not only reflect contemporary trends and the growing interdependence of nations, but also demonstrate a shared commitment to developing unified responses to common challenges through joint efforts.
CICA Secretary General underscored the importance of delivering tangible practical results by the upcoming 35th anniversary of CICA in 2027.
The parties expressed their interest in continuing close interaction between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and the Secretariat to promote the transformation process and practical cooperation within the framework of CICA.
