The UN Global Compact Network in Central Asia’s regional forum “Business and Sustainable Development in Eurasia” was held in Almaty

A regional forum on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), titled “Business and Sustainable Development in Eurasia,” was held in Almaty to coincide with UN Day. Organized by the UN Global Compact Network in Central Asia, the event brought together experts and representatives from various sectors to discuss pressing environmental and economic agendas. Ambassador-at-Large and Head of the Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry Representative Office in Almaty, Zhanibek Abdrashov, addressed the participants with a welcoming address.

In his speech, the diplomat emphasized the critical importance of strengthening regional cooperation for the successful achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. He noted that achieving such ambitious goals requires building effective partnerships between government agencies, private businesses, and international organizations. Particular attention in this collaboration was given to strategic areas such as the transition to clean energy, the creation of sustainable infrastructure, and improving the overall well-being of the population.

A separate and significant section of the speech was the initiative to establish a dedicated UN Regional Center for the Sustainable Development Goals in Almaty for the countries of Central Asia and Afghanistan. Zhanibek Abdrashov emphasized that the establishment of this institute will become a powerful driver for advancing the sustainable development agenda throughout the region, ensuring the necessary coordination, exchange of experience, and expert support for the implementation of long-term social and environmental projects.