Astana, April 24, 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev met with the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction - Head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Kamal Kishore, who arrived in Astana to participate in the Regional Ecological Summit.

At the meeting, the minister reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030, including efforts to introduce preventive measures, risk assessments, and the adaptation of urban infrastructure to climate change in line with Kazakhstan’s international commitments.

Foreign Minister highlighted the UNDRR’s contribution to the development of the Regional Strategy for Cooperation among Central Asian countries in Disaster Risk Reduction for 2022–2030, which has laid the foundation for coordinated action among the region’s nations.

Kishore expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and the substantive program of the Summit, where the UNDRR delegation discussed joint measures aimed at preventing and responding to the consequences of natural and man-made disasters, including enhancing water and energy security, strengthening climate resilience and economic development, as well as reinforcing cooperation between emergency agencies of Central Asia and the United Nations.

The parties also addressed issues of inclusivity and the protection of vulnerable groups in emergency situations, climate challenges and the water agenda, as well as the activities of the Centre for Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction (CESDRR) in Almaty.

Following the meeting, the participants agreed to continue dialogue on the implementation of best practices in emergency prevention.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1207877?lang=kk