Over the past few years, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has become an important participant in the international arena. This was stated by UN Secretary General Antoniu Gutherrish in an interview with Kazinform, speaking of the role of regional organizations, such as a SCO, in current geopolitical dynamics.
“We are faced with existential challenges – from a worsening climatic crisis and exacerbation of conflicts to a global crisis of the cost of life, growing inequality and serious technological disturbances. This time for uniting and joint work in the face of growing disagreements. The solution of problems faces our effective international institutions based on the realities of the twenty -first century and based on the UN Charter and international law, regional organizations play a key role in promoting and maintaining the world in different parts of the planet, the possibility of quick response and the established framework of cooperation make them indispensable in preventing conflicts and constructing conflicts and constructing conflicts Mira, ”said UN Secretary General.
He noted that the SCO remains committed to his original goal coordination of response measures for general threats, including terrorism and violent extremism. “The SCO is also striving to deepen economic integration and multifaceted cooperation, contributing to regional security,” said Guterrish.
In addition, the UN Secretary General drew attention to two important issues that can cause serious stress in Central Asia.
“The climatic crisis and lack of water are two issues that can cause serious stress in Central Asia. Kazakhstan is actively involved in solving the problem of lack of water,” he said.
“As for the climate, all countries must submit new national action plans for the next year, which must fully comply with the restriction of long -term global warming up to 1.5 degrees Celsius. They should include specific plans to reduce the production and consumption of fossil types of fuel at least By 30 percent, I am sure that Kazakhstan will fully play a role in the energy transition, including at the conference of the parties in Azerbaijan this year, ”the UN Secretary General
added.
UN Secretary General Antoniu Gutherresh arrived in Astana, where he would take part in the SCO summit on July 3-4.