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Kazakhstan's Priorities for the 2010 OSCE Chairmanship

Core Content

Kazakhstan, as the 2010 Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), announced its key priorities aimed at enhancing regional security, promoting democratic values, and fostering intercultural dialogue. The OSCE, established in 1975 through the Helsinki Final Act, comprises 56 countries, including all of Europe, the United States, Canada, and the former Soviet republics. The 2010 chairmanship marks a historic milestone, as Kazakhstan becomes the first Central Asian, post-Soviet, and predominantly Muslim state to lead the organization.

Main Priorities

Kazakhstan's 2010 OSCE Chairmanship will focus on the following key areas:

• Resolving Protracted Conflicts: Addressing long-standing disputes to promote peace and stability in the region.
• Reconstruction of Afghanistan: Recognizing the critical role of Afghanistan in regional and global security, Kazakhstan aims to support its rebuilding efforts.
• Combating Terrorism and Other Threats: Prioritizing the fight against terrorism and related security challenges.
• Cooperation on Transport: Enhancing regional connectivity and infrastructure development.
• Promoting Inter-Ethnic and Inter-Religious Coexistence: Encouraging social cohesion and mutual respect among diverse communities.

Key Statements and Initiatives

• President Nursultan Nazarbayev emphasized the importance of the “four T's” – trust, tradition, transparency, and tolerance – as guiding principles for the chairmanship.
• Kanat Saudabayev, the Kazakh Foreign Minister and State Secretary, highlighted the focus on combating illicit narcotics trafficking and countering terrorism.
• Kazakhstan acknowledges the critical security situation in Afghanistan, viewing it as a major factor affecting the entire OSCE region.
• Despite facing criticism from Western human rights organizations, the country is committed to advancing the human dimension of the OSCE, including:
  • Intercultural dialogue
  • Rule of law and judicial independence
  • Prevention of hate crimes
  • Freedom of movement
  • Support for Roma and Sinti populations

Summit Call and Regional Integration

President Nazarbayev proposed a 2010 OSCE Summit to reinforce the organization's effectiveness and address new security threats. The summit would provide a platform for heads of state to assess current challenges and develop common responses through the OSCE's three dimensions: political, economic, and human.

Kazakhstan also aims to enhance regional integration between Central Asia and the Euro-Atlantic sphere. This includes:

• Strengthening energy, trade, and business connections
• Promoting multinational cooperation in Afghanistan, particularly through the training of border patrols, police officers, and national administration

Strategic Vision

The chairmanship is seen as a strategic national project that will allow Kazakhstan to deepen its relationships with Europe and the United States, while contributing to Euro-Asian security. By embracing the OSCE's values and working collaboratively, Kazakhstan seeks to position itself as a key player in promoting stability, dialogue, and security in the broader region.

This initiative reflects Kazakhstan's desire to align with Western democratic standards while maintaining its regional and geopolitical interests, especially in the context of Afghanistan's security and development.