An international round table titled "The Role of Mediation in Strengthening International Security: The Path to Nuclear Disarmament" was held in Astana at the Institute of Parliamentarism.

The event was attended by deputies of the Kurultai, representatives of the Civil Society Affairs Committee of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, mediators from Kazakhstan, China, India, and Kyrgyzstan, as well as representatives of the scientific community.

The discussion focused on the role of mediation in strengthening international security and the mechanisms of preventive diplomacy.

During her address, the Chairperson of the Civil Society Affairs Committee of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Gulbara Sultanova, noted that significant work has been carried out over the past 15 years to develop the institution of mediation in Kazakhstan. Today, 34 organizations uniting more than 2,000 professional mediators are registered in the country. Alongside them, over 1,900 public mediators operate, including approximately 300 ethno-mediators.

To strengthen international cooperation, Kazakhstan joined the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation in July 2026. Work is currently underway to pass the Law on the ratification of the document.

A separate section of the discussion was dedicated to the mediator's role in settling international disputes, including issues surrounding nuclear disarmament. Participants emphasized that mediation can become an important tool of preventive diplomacy, contributing to reducing tension, preventing conflicts, and forming sustainable channels for international dialogue.

Following the meeting, participants formulated proposals to advance international mediation and strengthen expert cooperation.

Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan