ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 8. Kazakhstan’s Vice
Minister of National Economy, Asan Darbayev, met with the UN
Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development, Surya Deva, to
discuss priorities for cooperation in advancing the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), Trend reports via the ministry.
During the meeting, the parties examined the integration of the
SDGs into Kazakhstan’s state policy. It was noted that the country
is consistently implementing sustainable development principles,
with particular emphasis on inclusivity and equitable economic
growth.
Darbayev highlighted that in 2025, Kazakhstan became one of 37
countries to present its third Voluntary National Review at the UN
High-Level Political Forum in New York. He emphasized that the
preparation process involved extensive public consultation,
engaging civil society, businesses, and various social groups to
ensure transparency and incorporate public input.
The discussion also focused on SDG coordination mechanisms in
Kazakhstan, including the interaction between central and local
executive bodies, the role of the private sector in achieving
sustainable development indicators, and collaboration with the UN
Regional Centre for SDGs for Central Asia and Afghanistan, based in
Almaty.
“Kazakhstan, like other UN member states, reaffirms its full
commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals. For our country,
the protection of human rights and environmental sustainability
constitutes integral components of economic planning,” Darbayev
stated.
Following the meeting, the sides exchanged information
materials. The UN representative also presented an interaction
framework with the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development
aimed at further strengthening expert cooperation.
