![]() It should be noted that the way to convene the Meeting was not easy. All this made it possible to revive the idea of an Asian “OSCE,” which was proposed by Kazakhstan in the person of CICA. The collapse of the Soviet Union led to the formation of new independent states, the paradigm of antagonism between the socialist and capitalist camps gave way to ideas of cooperation, and tensions between major Asian countries eased. On the cusp of the 1990s, the world changed dramatically. As a result, Asia at that time was not yet mature enough to cooperate within the framework of a single continental organization. The overt rivalry between Moscow and Washington for influence in this part of the world also played a role. The main obstacle to its implementation was the heterogeneous political and economic composition, diverse interests and sometimes deep contradictions among Asian countries, which led to their unpreparedness to solve them by political and diplomatic methods. ![]() ![]() It is known that the idea of creating an international organization for security and cooperation in Asia was hatched back in the days of the Soviet Union, but then it was not developed. It was predetermined by a precise, impeccably verified reading of the geopolitical situation and its prospects by the Kazakhstani leadership. The success of the initiative, in my view, was not by chance or a happy coincidence. Through its implementation, Kazakhstan has cemented in the international community its reputation as a state firmly committed to peace, security and cooperation for the common good. This initiative, proclaimed in 1992, has become one of the most notable and successful foreign policy actions in the history of our country. October 5 this year marks the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s initiative to convene the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |