On April 8, 2026, Zhandos Shaimardanov, Director of the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (KAZISS), met with Kaha Imnadze, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA).
During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of international and regional security, the current dynamics of cooperation in Central Asia, as well as the role of preventive diplomacy in the region.
Mr. Shaimardanov noted the important role of UNRCCA in promoting dialogue and cooperation in the region. During the conversation, the Director of KAZISS briefed the guest on Kazakhstan’s position on the key issues of the global agenda, as well as on the progress of the constitutional reform in the country.
The parties exchanged views on the areas of regional cooperation development, the prospects of the C5+1 format, and the role of international institutions in maintaining stability and security in Central Asia.
Particular attention was given to the prospects for cooperation between UNRCCA and the national analytical institutions of the Central Asian states.
Mr. Imnadze noted the significance of the meeting in the context of discussing pressing issues of regional development. The Head of UNRCCA particularly emphasized the importance of jointly addressing water-related issues in the region.
Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their interest in further developing cooperation.
