Vienna, 16 October 2026 — The delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan took part in the 55th session of Working Group III of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) on investor-State dispute settlement reform, taking place in Vienna from 12 to 16 October.
Kazakhstan participated in the session as an observer and was represented by Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the International Organizations in Vienna and a national expert in international arbitration.
The session considered draft provisions aimed at improving procedures for resolving international investment disputes. Discussions covered amicable settlement, third-party funding, recourse to local remedies, the prevention of parallel proceedings, the assessment of compensation and the interpretation of investment treaties.
The Kazakh delegation presented proposals aimed at enhancing legal certainty and ensuring a balanced consideration of the interests of States and investors. In particular, Kazakhstan highlighted the importance of consultations, negotiations and mediation, emphasizing that measures to facilitate amicable settlement should be practicable and should not unduly delay proceedings.
Kazakhstan intends to continue its constructive engagement in UNCITRAL’s work, contributing to the development of balanced approaches to investor-State dispute settlement reform.
