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He warned against the escalating threat of nuclear weapons use, and in his keynote speech at the opening session of the <strong>Astana International Forum 2025<\/strong>, held Tuesday in the capital, underscored the deepening complexity and longevity of modern global conflicts. He called for prioritizing <strong>dialogue over division<\/strong>, and emphasized the <strong>importance of respecting the sovereign rights of all nations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking at the high-profile event titled <strong>&#8220;Connecting Minds, Shaping the Future,&#8221;<\/strong> Tokayev addressed an international audience that included <strong>President Paul Kagame of Rwanda<\/strong>, <strong>President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova of North Macedonia<\/strong>, <strong>former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon<\/strong>, as well as numerous global experts, business leaders, and high-ranking government officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are gathered here today at a pivotal juncture in human history, amid profound global uncertainty,\u201d Tokayev began. \u201cWhile some may interpret this moment as a crossroads or a turning point in international relations, we believe such labels are best left to future historians. What truly matters now is our response to this reality \u2014 it lies in the <strong>choices we make and the values we uphold<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He pointed out that conflicts and wars remain rampant across continents and societies, and said:\u201cIn the past year alone, <strong>armed conflicts were recorded in 52 countries worldwide<\/strong>. The <strong>economic cost of violence<\/strong> reached nearly <strong>$19 trillion<\/strong>, or roughly <strong>13.5% of global GDP<\/strong>. But beyond the data, we face a far more disturbing truth: <strong>modern conflicts have become more intricate, protracted, and deeply entrenched<\/strong>, often involving multiple stakeholders \u2014 including <strong>non-state actors<\/strong> \u2014 and fueled by long-standing grievances and perceptions of injustice.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kazakh president drew attention to the transformative role of <strong>artificial intelligence<\/strong>, describing it as a game-changing force in shaping the future: \u201cAmid these overlapping crises, <strong>artificial intelligence<\/strong> has emerged as a transformative force \u2014 reshaping our world, introducing <strong>new ways of thinking and problem-solving<\/strong>, and rendering obsolete many traditional assumptions and divisions. In this fast-evolving environment, military conflicts driven by <strong>historical resentments<\/strong> or <strong>political enmity<\/strong> appear not only outdated, but also dangerously misplaced.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>He emphasized the historic nature of the choices facing humanity today:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn this decisive moment, it is the <strong>choices we make<\/strong> and the <strong>principles we defend<\/strong> that will chart our course forward. Artificial intelligence is not just a technological innovation \u2014 it represents a <strong>fundamental shift<\/strong> and a chance to <strong>embrace innovation<\/strong>, helping to build a <strong>future rooted in enduring peace and inclusive global cooperation<\/strong>. We must not allow this opportunity to remain an abstract dream \u2014 we must turn it into <strong>concrete reality<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tokayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan\u2019s commitment to a <strong>foreign policy rooted in dialogue, mutual respect, and multilateralism<\/strong>: \u201cKazakhstan\u2019s foreign policy is firmly anchored in the belief that <strong>dialogue must take precedence over division<\/strong>, and that <strong>sovereign rights of states must be fully respected<\/strong>. We reject all forms of <strong>national arrogance<\/strong> and any disregard for the <strong>cultural and historical traditions<\/strong> of other peoples. At the same time, it is essential to uphold the <strong>right of national minorities to speak their own languages and preserve their cultures<\/strong>. This is why Kazakhstan adheres unwaveringly to the principle of <strong>\u2018Unity in Diversity\u2019<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On nuclear weapons, Tokayev issued a stern warning, drawing on Kazakhstan\u2019s painful historical experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe risk of nuclear weapons use \u2014 whether through miscalculation, accident, or military escalation \u2014 is a threat we cannot ignore. A single nuclear explosion could lead to <strong>devastating consequences<\/strong>. Scientists warn that the fallout would not be confined to immediate destruction but could also trigger <strong>global climate disaster<\/strong> and <strong>wipe out agricultural production<\/strong> on a massive scale.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added:\u201cKazakhstan understands this risk better than most. We continue to suffer the long-term consequences of <strong>450 nuclear tests<\/strong> conducted on our territory during the Soviet era. In pursuit of peace, we <strong>voluntarily renounced<\/strong> the nuclear arsenal we inherited. Today, we continue to champion the cause of <strong>non-proliferation<\/strong> of <strong>nuclear and biological weapons<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Tokayev concluded his speech with a call to confront today\u2019s multi-dimensional global challenges with unity and cooperation: \u201cWe must recognize that global security threats extend beyond geopolitics. The <strong>global order is in flux<\/strong>. Protectionism is on the rise, and <strong>multilateralism is in retreat<\/strong>. In such a volatile environment, our most urgent responsibility is to <strong>preserve and rebuild international cooperation<\/strong> \u2014 to ensure it survives and thrives, even when it comes under threat.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Astana \u2013 Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev affirmed that Kazakhstan views today\u2019s turbulent global environment through the lens of constructive engagement. 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