Kazakhstan's Role in Strengthening ICESCO's Financial Sustainability
The recent Extraordinary General Conference of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) convened in Rabat, Morocco, uniting representatives from 40 member states at the ministerial level, alongside ambassadors and secretaries-general of national commissions. The Kazakh delegation was led by Saulekul Sailaukyzy, Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Morocco and its Permanent Representative to ICESCO. This gathering served as a pivotal platform for discussing crucial measures aimed at enhancing the financial sustainability of ICESCO, a vital organization for fostering educational, scientific, and cultural collaboration among Islamic nations.
During the conference, delegates engaged in constructive discussions focused on several key areas, including the improvement of program implementation and the importance of timely contributions from member states to maintain the organization's financial independence. A significant outcome of the session was the unanimous adoption of the General Secretariat’s report, which outlined essential financial and administrative measures, alongside the endorsement of a temporary emergency plan aimed at ensuring the sustainability of ICESCO's operations. Central to this plan is addressing the contributions and arrears owed by member states, highlighting the collective responsibility of all members in maintaining ICESCO's functionality.
Kazakhstan's Commitment to ICESCO Initiatives
In her address, Ambassador Sailaukyzy reiterated Kazakhstan's strong commitment to fulfilling its obligations as a member of ICESCO and underscored the nation's history of providing voluntary support for the organization’s initiatives. She called upon all member states to honor their financial commitments punctually, emphasizing that the sustainability of ICESCO is reliant on shared discipline and solidarity among its members. Furthermore, the Kazakh delegation expressed its support for the draft resolutions proposed during the conference and reaffirmed its eagerness to continue and expand collaboration with ICESCO through various joint projects and programs.
Kazakhstan's active participation in this Extraordinary General Conference not only reflects its dedication to supporting ICESCO’s institutional and financial stability but also highlights its commitment to fostering multilateral cooperation in education, science, and culture within the Islamic world. This commitment aligns with recent initiatives, including a memorandum of understanding signed between ICESCO and the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD), aimed at enhancing food security and addressing climate change challenges faced by member states.
As reported by qazinform.com.
