Our Team

Ms. Chi Fang

Ms. Chi Fang is a professional diplomat seconded by the People's Republic of China to the CICA Secretariat in August 2020 as the Deputy Executive Director of the CICA Secretariat, a member of the professional personnel. By the decision of the Senior Officials Committee held on 14 December 2022 in Astana, the position of Deputy Executive Director of the CICA Secretariat was renamed to Deputy Secretary General of CICA Secretariat. Ms. Chi Fang assists the Secretary General of the Secretariat in addressing organizational and other operational issues and promoting confidence building measures in the Human Dimension. She is also responsible for the Forum of Non-Governmental Organizations.

Email: chifang@s-cica.org


 

Mr. Doulat Kuanyshev

H.E. Ambassador Mr. Doulat Kuanyshev is an Expert in the Military-Political Dimension of CICA. He has experience as the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to seven countries, including three CICA Member States (India, Israel, Sri Lanka), and Permanent Representative to various international organizations. At different times, he served as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Press Secretary of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Chairman of the Investment Agency of Kazakhstan.

Email: d.kuanyshev@s-cica.org


 

Mr. Adel Adaileh

H.E. Ambassador Mr. Adel Adaileh is an Expert in the CICA Dimension of New Challenges and Threats. Mr. Adel Adaileh has experience as the Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to three countries: South Korea, Azerbaijan and Georgia (two of them are CICA Member States). He also served as the Director of the Asian Affairs Department in the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for three years and represented Jordan in a number of international conferences. He gives lectures on international relations at the University of Jordan as a part-time lecturer.

Email: a.adaileh@s-cica.org


 

Mr. Ugur Turan

Dr. Ugur Turan is an Expert of the CICA Secretariat on confidence building measures in the Environmental Dimension with an academic background as an experienced Turkish researcher. He specializes in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and green energy in his Ph.D. in economics. He worked in China and Turkey. He also worked as a researcher in the European Union Horizon 2020 Dialogues and Campaigners projects. His areas of interest include sustainable development goals, climate change, environment, sustainable energy, and green economy. He has publications in international journals and conferences.

Email: ugur.turan@s-cica.org


 

Mr. Yerzhan Birtan

As a Director of the Office of the Secretary General Mr. Yerzhan Birtan supports the Secretary General by providing advice and analysis on substantive and strategic issues of further development of CICA and carrying out coordination between the Chairmanship and the Secretariat. He also oversees implementation of the Chairmanship priorities and provides substantive and organizational support to СICA governing bodies.

Email: y.birtan@s-cica.org


 

Mr. Anuar Tanalinov

Mr. Anuar Tanalinov is a career diplomat seconded by the Republic of Kazakhstan to the CICA Secretariat as a Senior Officer, member of the professional personnel. Mr. Anuar Tanalinov serves as a focal point for implementing confidence building measures in the Military-Political Dimension, New Challenges & Threats, Combating Terrorism, the CICA Think Tank Forum and the Council of Eminent Persons. He also coordinates cooperation with the following CICA Member States: Afghanistan, Israel, Pakistan, Palestine, Russia, Kuwait, as well as with the EEU, SCO, RATS SCO, EU, OIC, ESCAP.

Email: a.tanalinov@s-cica.org

 

 

Mr. Arkady Koshcheev

Mr Arkady Koshcheev is a career diplomat seconded by the Russian Federation to the CICA Secretariat in September 2021 as a Senior Officer, member of the professional personnel. Mr Arkady Koscheev is coordinating the implementation of confidence building measures in Combating Illicit Drugs, Natural Disaster Management, Security of and in the Use of Information and Communication Technologies. He is also responsible for cooperation with the following CICA Member States: Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Kyrgyzstan Thailand, South Korea, Viet Nam, as well as with ASEAN, the ACD, the SAARC, and the UNODC.

Email: a.koshcheev@s-cica.org


 

Mr. Lakshmi Kanta Kumbhar

Mr. Lakshmi Kanta Kumbhar is a career diplomat seconded by the Republic of India to the CICA Secretariat as a Senior Officer, member of the professional personnel. Mr. Lakshmi Kanta Kumbhar facilitates the implementation of confidence building measures in the areas of Energy Security, Tourism, Finance, Trade & Investment. Besides, he facilitates coordination with the following CICA Member States: Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Qatar. He is also responsible for coordination with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), League of Arab States (LAS), and International Organization for Migration (IOM) etc.

Email:  lakshmi.kant@s-cica.org


 

Ms. Akmaral Kinzhebayeva

Ms. Akmaral Kinzhebayeva is a career diplomat seconded by the Republic of Kazakhstan to the CICA Secretariat as a Senior Officer and member of the professional personnel. As a lawyer specializing in international law, Ms. Akmaral Kinzhebayeva assists the Member States in transforming CICA into a full-fledged international organization. She also serves as a focal point for implementing confident building measures in the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises, Secure and Effective Systems of Transportation Corridors, sustainable connectivity, the Business Council and the Business Forum. Moreover, she coordinates collaboration with the following CICA Member States: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, Türkiye, UAE, and with the CICA Observer States: the USA and Japan. Ms. Kinzhebayeva is also responsible for cooperation with the Islamic Organization of Food Security, United Nations (including UN bodies), and OSCE.

Email: a.kinzhebayeva@s-cica.org

 

 


 

Mrs. Madina Muratbekova

Mrs. Madina Muratbekova is a career diplomat seconded by the Republic of Kazakhstan to the CICA Secretariat as an Officer, member of the professional personnel. As Officer, Mrs. Madina Muratbekova is a focal point for implementing confidence building measures in the areas of Sustainable Development, Environment Protection, Epidemiological Safety, Public Health, Pharmaceuticals, and the Youth Council. She also coordinates cooperation with the following CICA Member States: China, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, as well as with TURKPA, the Turkic Council, and the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan. Moreover she is responsible for coordination in the establishment of Partnership network among universities and "2024 High-level Environment Conference".

Email: muratbekova@s-cica.org

 

                                                                         

Mrs. Magira Rushanova

Mrs. Magira Rushanova in her capacity as an accountant and is responsible for ensuring financial management of the accounts of the Secretariat in accordance with the financial rules and regulations of the CICA. Her duties also include preparation of the annual budget and financial statements of the Secretariat.

Email: finman@s-cica.kz


 

Mr. Rustem Zhumabekov

Mr. Rustem Zhumabekov is a documents management officer and is responsible for managing, maintaining and ensuring control of the incoming and outgoing correspondence of the CICA Secretariat. He is also in charge of designing and further improving the Secretariat’s filing and archiving systems.

Email: rustem.zh@s-cica.org


 

Mrs. Saule Yermekbayeva

Mrs. Saule Yermekbayeva as a human resources officer is responsible for implementing human resources policies at the CICA Secretariat in accordance with the established standards and procedures of the CICA Staff Regulations. 

Email: saule@s-cica.kz


 

Mr. Sultan Amirkhanov

Mr. Sultan Amirkhanov in his capacity as a legal advisor provides legal advice and assistance regarding CICA documents, regulatory framework of the Secretariat and the Rules of Procedure. He also provides advisory and drafting service on the legal matters of the Secretariat activities.

Email: sultan@s-cica.org


                     

Mrs. Assel Nokeyeva

Mrs. Assel Nokeyeva is an office management officer and is responsible for administrative and organizational issues, including issues of procurement and maintaining Office’s functioning systems.

Email: assel_n@s-cica.kz


             

Mr. Narbota Tursynkhan

Mr. Narbota Tursynkhan is a personal assistant to Deputy Secretary General. He provides secretarial and administrative assistance.

Email: narbota@s-cica.org


                     

Mr. Meiram Islam

Mr. Meiram Islam is an interpreter-translator, engaged in translation of documents and providing interpretation at meetings of the governing, working and advisory bodies as well as events held under the CICA Plan of Implementation of Confidence Building Measures.

Email: meiram@s-cica.org


 

Ms. Aima Seitova

Ms. Aima is an interpreter-translator, engaged in translation of documents and providing interpretation at meetings of the governing, working and advisory bodies as well as events held under the CICA Plan of Implementation of Confidence Building Measures.

Email: aima@s-cica.org


                     

Mrs. Assel Nogaibayeva

Mrs. Assel Nogaibayeva is a public relations officer and is responsible for raising awareness about the CICA Secretariat through disseminating information about events and projects in the mass media to the general public. She also deals with organization of press conferences, interviews, and publication of the quarterly CICA Digest.

Email: a.nogaibayeva@s-cica.org 


                     

Mr. Kairat Shingozhinov

Mr. Kairat Shingozhinov is an information technologies officer and provides IT support within the Secretariat and technical support during CICA meetings. He also administers the website of the Secretariat.

Email: kairat@s-cica.org


                                

Ms. Saltanat Amirzhanova

 

 

 

Ms. Saltanat is an administrative assistant. She coordinates arranging business trips of the personnel of the Secretariat, and the issues of accreditation of foreign diplomats in the host country. She is also in charge of conducting legal review and signing of contracts.

 

Email: saltanat@s-cica.org

 


Mrs. Gulnaz Nurpeissova

Mrs. Gulnaz Nurpeissova is an assistant to the document management officer and provides support in managing the incoming and outgoing correspondence of the CICA Secretariat. She is also in charge of the Secretariat’s filing and archiving systems.

Email: chancery@s-cica.org


Ms. Alua Khangerey   

                

Ms. Alua Khangerey is a senior team assistant and is responsible for providing editorial, research and analytical support to the Experts in the Military-Political, Environmental, and New Challenges and Threats Dimensions. She also assists members of the professional staff of the Secretariat.

Email: alua@s-cica.org 


                    

Ms. Arailym Assylbekova

Ms. Arailym Assylbekova is a team assistant. She is responsible for filling the Secretariat's website with current and archival materials, highlighting events and projects on social media to increase Organisation's visibility; and provides assistance to members of the professional staff of the Secretariat.

Email: arailym@s-cica.org


Mr. Askar Orynbay-uly

Mr. Askar Orynbay-uly is a team assistant. He provides research and analytical assistance to the Experts in the Military-Political, Environmental, and New Challenges and Threats Dimension.

Email: askar@s-cica.org

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