Astana, 2 December 2024 – The CICA Secretariat hosted a meeting between CICA Secretary General Ambassador Kairat Sarybay and Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Kazakhstan Hamza Al-Omari to mark Jordan’s ratification of the CICA Convention on the Privileges and Immunities. This milestone underscores CICA’s efforts to enhance its institutional foundation and promote regional peace, security and collaboration across Asia.
The Convention, a cornerstone of CICA’s legal framework, ensures institutional capacity by granting privileges and immunities to the Secretariat, its personnel and Member State representatives during CICA meetings and events.
Ambassador Sarybay thanked Jordanian side for its valuable contribution and consistent support of CICA, particularly its role in advancing the transformation of CICA into a full-fledged international organization. He highlighted the significance of early ratification in the context of ongoing reforms and called on other Member States to follow Jordan’s example.
Ambassador Al-Omari reaffirmed Jordan's commitment to CICA, noting the country’s active participation since 2008 and ongoing support for confidence building measures in the region. He expressed appreciation for Kazakhstan’s leadership and Ambassador Sarybay’s dedication to strengthening cooperation among Member States.
To date, 11 Member States, including Jordan, completed the ratification process, and three more ratifications are required for the Convention’s entry into force.
