Our Team

Mrs. Zhang Ling

 

Mrs. Zhang Ling is a professional diplomat seconded by the People's Republic of China to the CICA Secretariat in October 2023 as the CICA Deputy Secretary General, a member of the professional personnel. Mrs. Zhang Ling assists the Secretary General in addressing organizational and other operational issues. She also coordinates the promotion of the CICA confidence building measures and serves as a focal point for the human dimension and supervises the Youth Council.

Email: zhang.ling@s-cica.org


Mr. Doulat Kuanyshev

H.E. Ambassador Mr. Doulat Kuanyshev is an Expert in the Military-Political Dimension of CICA and supervises the CICA Think Tank Forum. 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. He also coordinates cooperation with the following CICA Member States: Afghanistan, Israel, Pakistan, Palestine, Russia, as well as with the UNOCT, EEU, SCO, RATS SCO, OIC, IOFS.

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, Epidemiological safety, public health and pharmaceticals, 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, Thailand, South Korea, Viet Nam, as well as with ASEAN, the SAARC, ESCAP and the UNODC.

Email: a.koshcheev@s-cica.org


Mr. Abhishek Katiyar 

Mr. Abhishek Katiyar is a career diplomat seconded by the Republic of India to the CICA Secretariat as an Officer, member of the professional personnel. Mr. Abhishek Katiyar facilitates the implementation of confidence building measures in the areas of Agriculture, Energy Security, Information Technology, Tourism, Trade and Investment. Besides, he facilitates coordination with the following CICA Member States: Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq and Jordan. He is also responsible for coordination with the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), League of Arab States (LAS), and International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Email: abhishek.katiyar@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, Türkiye, and with the CICA Observer States: the USA, Japan, and Ukraine. Ms. Kinzhebayeva is also responsible for cooperation with the United Nations system, OSCE, and EU.

Email: a.kinzhebayeva@s-cica.org


Mr. Aldiyar Kapyshev

Mr. Aldiyar Kapyshev is a diplomat seconded by the Republic of Kazakhstan to the CICA Secretariat as an Officer, member of the professional personnel. As Officer, Mr. Aldiyar Kapyshev is a focal point for implementing confidence building measures in the areas of Sustainable Development, Environment Protection and Finance. Additionally, Mr. Kapyshev coordinates cooperation with China, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan as CICA Member States and Belarus as an Observer State, as well as with UNESCO. Moreover he is responsible for coordination in the establishment of CICA Partnership Network of leading universities and institutionalization of the CICA Finance Summit.

Email: a.kapyshev@s-cica.org


Mr. Chingiz Karaguzhinov

Mr. Chingiz Karaguzhinov is a diplomat seconded by the Republic of Kazakhstan to the CICA Secretariat in November 2023 as an Officer and a member of the professional personnel. Mr. Chingiz Karaguzhinov supervises the implementation of confidence building measures in the “Natural Disaster Management” priority area and is reponsible for the Council of Eminent Persons as a CICA advisory body. He coordinates the cooperation with Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Qatar, Sri Lanka and the UAE as CICA Member States and Turkmenistan as an Observer State. Mr. Chingiz Karaguzhinov is also responsible for interaction with TURKPA (Observer Organization), the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan (Partner Organization) and some other international organizations. Besides that, his portfolio includes raising CICA visibility through implementing major projects like the CICA Alley and the translation of CICA’s anniversary books, such as the Tales of Asia, as well as contributing to the speechwriting efforts of the Secretariat.

Email: chingiz.k@s-cica.org


Mrs. Magira Rushanova

Mrs. Magira Rushanova in her capacity as an Accountant 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 Adviser 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


 Ms. Gulnara Alimbayeva

Ms. Gulnara Alimbayeva is a Personal Assistant to the Secretary General. She provides secretarial and administrative assistance.

Email: secretary@s-cica.org


             Mr. Narbota Tursynkhan

Mr. Narbota Tursynkhan is a Personal Assistant to the 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


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 Nurpeisova

Mrs. Gulnaz Nurpeissova is an Assistant to the Documents 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 at the CICA Secretariat. 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. Magzhan Daut 

Email: m.daut@s-cica.org

 

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