Nairobi, 2 November 2026 – The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Republic of Kenya hosted a solemn ceremony to mark the appointment of Mr. Sultan Hajiev, representative of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan to Kenya and Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan to the UN Office at Nairobi, as Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
The event was attended by Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, United Nations Under-Secretary General and the Director-General of the UN Office at Nairobi (UNON), senior officials of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), as well as members of the diplomatic corps in Nairobi.
In his remarks, H.E. Mr. Barlybay Sadykov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Kenya and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Office at Nairobi, underscored the particular significance of CICA as an international forum for strengthening confidence-building measures in Asia, an initiative launched by Kazakhstan in October 1992. He emphasized that CICA currently brings together 29 participating States and serves as a platform for open and inclusive dialogue on pressing issues of regional security and cooperation, with decisions adopted by consensus.
In her remarks, Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura highlighted the important role of CICA in strengthening confidence, fostering dialogue and promoting regional cooperation. She also acknowledged Mr. Sultan Hajiev’s significant contribution to the advancement of international cooperation and expressed confidence in his successful tenure as Secretary General of CICA.
Against the backdrop of the growing crisis of mutual trust among the world’s major powers, as highlighted by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his Address to the People of Kazakhstan on 28 October 2026, the Ambassador drew attention to the increasingly important role of middle powers, as well as regional organizations and forums, including CICA. He underscored the importance of strengthening the central role of the United Nations in the system of international relations, upholding the principles of international law and enhancing the effectiveness of multilateral diplomacy.
Recognizing Mr. Sultan Hajiev’s extensive diplomatic experience, his contribution to the advancement of international cooperation and the strengthening of peace and security, as well as his service within the United Nations system, Ambassador B. Sadykov wished him every success in his new capacity as Secretary General of CICA. He also expressed confidence that CICA would further enhance its role and standing in addressing pressing issues on the international agenda.
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