United Nations (TDI): The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has unanimously adopted a resolution supporting the establishment of the UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty.
The initiative was presented by Kazakhstan on behalf of the Central Asian countries.
According to the Kazakh Foreign Ministry, 152 UN member nations co-sponsored the resolution, highlighting its broad global support and high significance.
The idea to set up the UN SDG Centre was first put forward by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during the 74th session of the UN General Assembly.
He suggested locating the center in Almaty’s new Building of International Organizations, which already hosts eighteen UN agencies.
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Tokayev stressed that, as the largest economy in Central Asia, Kazakhstan is committed to strengthening regional collaboration and promoting sustainable development.
He underlined the growing role of middle powers in global governance, positioning Kazakhstan as a major player in fostering regional integration and international collaboration.
The new UN SDG Centre will serve as a platform for coordinating global and regional efforts, facilitating best practice exchanges, providing technical help, and implementing joint projects.
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It will work closely with governments, global organizations, the private sector, and civil society to achieve measurable development outcomes.
