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Sooronbai Zheenbekov

lines on the record: 23
first: 2018-09-24
most recent: 2020-09-24
sittings or episodes: 2
sources: un-general-debate

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“Its main thrust is the formation of a State governed by the rule of law and ensuring the rule of law in the interests of every citizen. With international support, we in Kyrgyzstan are conducting large-scale judicial reform. Projects on regional development, the provision of clean water and digitalization of public services are being successfully implemented. On 4 October this year, Kyrgyzstan will hold the next parliamentary elections. International observers, including those from the OSCE, the SCO and the CIS, have been invited to attend. We intend to make every effort to ensure that the elections are transparent and competitive and that we use modern technology. Thank you for your attention.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“We actively participate in the regional dialogue platforms at the highest level to resolve existing issues. One of the main tasks is to remove barriers to economic cooperation in order to improve the well-being of our peoples. The development of a system of transport and communications corridors, logistics centres and terminals is vital. We must recreate the main routes of the ancient Great Silk Road. The construction and launch of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railroad will be a meaningful contribution to connecting Asia with Europe. Kyrgyzstan is committed to strengthening the rule of law and human rights. The strategic document that defines Kyrgyzstan’s development path is its National Sustainable Development Strategy, covering the period until 2040.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“We hosted two global forums on protecting the snow leopard and its mountain ecosystems. A resolution on the role of the international community in preventing the radiation threat in Central Asia was adopted. In August last year, the Group of Friends of Mountainous Countries was created. Today it includes 23 States. It was also important to preserve biological diversity. That is why Kyrgyzstan proposed at this year’s session of the General Assembly a new draft resolution entitled “Nature knows no borders: transboundary cooperation is a key factor in the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity”. We are counting on support for our initiative. Ladies and gentlemen, The Kyrgyz Republic attaches special importance to regional cooperation in Central Asia. Cooperation among our countries is developing dynamically.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“This will contribute to the accumulation of water resources for the irrigation needs of our neighbours and the sustainable development of the entire region. The Kyrgyz Republic needs the support of the international community to adapt to the negative impacts of climate change. Mr. President, Climate change reduces the volume of glaciers and water resources of Kyrgyzstan. This will lead to a shortage of clean water and pose a threat to public health. It could lead to land degradation and economic risks. In this regard, we advocate the implementation of projects aimed at studying the problem of melting glaciers and their protection. We also believe that it is extremely important to preserve mountain ecosystems in areas where glaciers form. Kyrgyzstan has launched a number of global initiatives in this area.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“We welcome the appointment of a Regional Coordinator for the UN Office of Counter- Terrorism in Bishkek. We stand ready to support him. Ladies and gentlemen, Kyrgyzstan has made commitments to achieving Sustainable Development Goals 7 and 13. In November last year, we ratified the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Kyrgyzstan sees the development of a green economy as the most important step in the implementation of these commitments. We strive to be a country with environmentally-friendly products and clean energy. Kyrgyzstan is focused on gradually reducing its consumption of traditional energy sources. We consider it important to use our water and energy potential through the construction of hydroelectric power plants and our participation in the CASA-1000 international project.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“We attach great importance to security and economic development, the protection of human rights, the rule of law and democracy. Kyrgyzstan has put forward its candidacy for the Human Rights Council and the elected membership of the Security Council for the coming periods. I hope for broad support for our candidacy. Mr. President, The Kyrgyz Republic, as a depositary of the Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon- Free Zone Treaty, supports the strengthening of approaches to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. Terrorism and extremism are also a serious threat to our peace. The UN should play a central role in coordinating the efforts of the international community’s in combating the terrorist threat. We are committed to the effective implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“And universal access to the vaccine is key. Distinguished participants, The pandemic has impeded the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and significantly exacerbated the external debt crisis. We welcome the decision of the G20 and the international financial institutions to suspend debt payments. In May this year, at the UN high-level event, we proposed that a mechanism be used for deep debt restructuring in exchange for sustainable development projects. We hope to receive strong support for our initiative. Ladies and gentlemen, The Kyrgyz Republic supports the efforts of Secretary-General Guterres to reform the Organization. Enhancing the effectiveness of the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council is of particular importance.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us how closely interconnected we are. I express my full support to the UN Secretary-General for calling for a global ceasefire and mobilization of international efforts against the pandemic. To date, more than 44,000 cases of the disease have been reported in Kyrgyzstan and, unfortunately, we lost 1,063 citizens. We declared 30 July this year a day of mourning in our country. Thanks to the unity of the people of Kyrgyzstan and the heroic work of our doctors and volunteers we were able to significantly reduce the spread of the virus. The assistance provided to us by the WHO, the United Nations and its swiftly established Fund, as well as international donors, was essential. The support of our allies and strategic partners was important. Ongoing assistance is crucial for us.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“Address by Mr. Sooronbai Zheenbekov, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Delivered on Wednesday, 23 September 2020, at the 6th meeting of the General Assembly [Original: Russian] Secretary-General, Ladies and gentlemen, On behalf of the Kyrgyz Republic, I would like to congratulate you on the occasion of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations. It is impossible to imagine the world without the UN today. The Organization has become the most important tool for resolving social, economic, financial and cultural issues. UN agencies, funds and programmes are vital and effective partners for developing States. On behalf of the people of the Kyrgyz Republic, I thank the United Nations for supporting all our reforms. Mr. President, The theme of today’s debate accurately reflects the current alarming situation in the world.”
2020-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 75 (2020)
“The independence of Kyrgyzstan and the unity of its people are our future and happiness. May God grant his mercy to the people of Kyrgyzstan and let peace reign in our land. I wish every citizen of the country health, good fortune, and a happy and peaceful life. Long live our independent Kyrgyzstan.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“The Games have shown that, despite the complexities and contradictions of the modern world, the peoples of the world strive for unity and creativity. Our nation considers independence to be its greatest achievement, and it has found its worthy place in the world community. Kyrgyzstan has been recognized as a sovereign State in the international arena. As Chingiz Aitmatov, the great son of the Kyrgyz people and a famous writer, philosopher and humanist said, “There is no greater wealth for man than to live together and in peace”. Only unity and harmony will save the world. The unity of the people is the main guarantor of the sustainable development of our country. Inter-ethnic friendship in society and the responsible attitude of all citizens to their country’s destiny are the foundations of success.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“Kyrgyzstan considers the United Nations to be an authoritative and universal international organization. It should be emphasized that an important factor in preserving peace, stability and the development of cultural diversity and tolerance is the deepening of intercultural dialogue. That was brilliantly described in the works of our distinguished and world-renowned writer Chingiz Aitmatov. He made a significant contribution to building peace and cultural exchange among different peoples. This year, Kyrgyzstan and the whole world are celebrating the ninetieth anniversary of the birth of Chingiz Aitmatov. The initiative of Kyrgyzstan to hold the World Nomad Games on a regular basis has been recognized and supported by the General Assembly.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“Its reforms should be based on the principles of universality, broad geographical representation and the widest possible support of the States Members of the United Nations. Kyrgyzstan seeks to contribute its fair share of contributions to the common cause of the United Nations for peace, global security and sustainable development. In order to draw the attention of the United Nations and the world to the problem of small States, Kyrgyzstan has put forward its candidacy for a seat as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the period from 2027 to 2028. The support of countries that have never had a seat on the Council will increase confidence in the equality of its members and thereby raise and strengthen the authority and credibility of the Organization.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“We held an event at the United Nations on 27 September dedicated to the dangers of uranium mining. With the aim of reaching a new stage in action for reclaiming uranium tailings, Kyrgyzstan is taking the initiative to update resolution 68/218 on the role of the international community in averting the radiation threat in Central Asia. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our development partners for providing significant support to my country in solving this problem. The issues I have noted require the joint efforts of all States and of global and regional institutions. There is a growing need to create fundamentally new international mechanisms, adequate to modern challenges and threats. Our Organization needs changes to meet the demands of the times and current realities.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“Kyrgyzstan recognizes climate change as an existential threat to ecosystems and people. We committed to counteracting that global threat by signing the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Climate change is having an ever-increasing impact on our glaciers and water resources and contributing to the increase in natural disasters in our mountainous regions. Those are the main topics of the fourth World Mountain Forum in Kyrgyzstan, held to discuss new paths to development ensuring a prosperous future for mountain regions. The main environment-related issue in our region continues to be the legacy of the radioactive materials industry of the Soviet era — that is, uranium tailings. Kyrgyzstan has held a number of international conferences in an effort to find solutions to it.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“It is important to pay special attention to solving this general problem for the region. Kyrgyzstan reaffirms its commitment to the effective implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and supports the Joint Action Plan. It is essential to coordinate the efforts of the States of the region on issues related to security, improved cooperation and the exchange of operating information. The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved a programme for combating extremism and terrorism up to 2022. I thank the United Nations for its financial and technical assistance in the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking, and we hope for further support from development partners for security-related issues. The move towards sustainable development means restoring our natural ecosystems and the environment.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“In that context, we also see a special role and a new mission for regional organizations such as the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Eurasian Economic Union. Ending isolationist policies and developing the cooperation and partnership have become very important today. No State is immune to threats related to terrorism and extremism. The members of the international community must work together more actively to combat this evil and problems such as drug trafficking, trafficking in persons and weapons, money-laundering and the financing of terrorism. That is very important to us, as we are located at a crossroads of drug- trafficking networks. Regrettably, the measures taken by the international community are still insufficient.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“The ways that water and energy resources have been used in recent decades in Central Asia show how essential it is to develop new approaches. We believe that the integrated use of water and energy resources in the region should be determined by a system of measures aimed at achieving the sustainable development of all Central Asian States. Kyrgyzstan has therefore consistently advocated for the development and implementation in Central Asia of mutually beneficial economic mechanisms in the area. Cooperation and multilateral dialogue are considered by the Kyrgyz Republic as the only way to solve existing challenges.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“The long-term provisions of our national development strategy meet all of the requirements of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and in that connection, we hope for further support from the United Nations and partner countries for Kyrgyzstan’s development efforts. Kyrgyzstan remains committed to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. We consider strengthening the entire spectrum of cooperation among the countries of Central Asia a crucial factor in ensuring the security not only of the region but of the world. We are pleased to note that our cooperation has gained positive momentum and reached a fundamentally new level. The meetings of the Heads of State and Foreign Ministers of the countries of Central Asia have become a tradition. For the Kyrgyz Republic, the issue of water use is extremely important.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“The sustainable development of every region of Kyrgyzstan is key to successful development and is our most urgent issue. We have set ourselves the goal of improving the climate for investment and have begun building an information society with a fair and transparent public administration. Kyrgyzstan will continue to consistently strengthen democratic principles in developing the State. Our public administration is focused on the needs of all individuals and on ensuring their rights, freedoms and justice in society. All of these medium- and long-term reforms are included in Kyrgyzstan’s 2040 national development strategy.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“At present, there is political and social stability in Kyrgyzstan, which provides us with the opportunity to set ambitious goals for the medium term. Kyrgyzstan supports the development of a system of parliamentary democracy in our country, and the upcoming 2020 parliamentary elections will attest to that once again. We firmly believe that parliamentary democracy is best suited to the nature of our society’s development. The fight against corruption remains a priority for the State policy of Kyrgyzstan. As of today, we are facing the issues of the political modernization and economic development that the future will require of us. First of all, we are focusing on implementing judicial and legal reforms and reorganizing our law- enforcement agencies.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“The preservation of an environmental balance has become a global issue for the whole planet. Regardless of their causes, those issues affect every country, especially small ones with open economies. These processes have become sensitive issues for Kyrgyzstan. I therefore believe that today it is extremely timely to discuss in the General Assembly the relevance of the United Nations to all people, as well as the issues of global leadership and mutual responsibility for peaceful, equitable and sustainable societies. I would like to take this opportunity from the high tribune of the United Nations to outline the issues at the national, regional and global levels that are of relevance to our country. The peaceful transfer of power in the autumn of 2017 laid a solid foundation for Kyrgyzstan’s further progressive democratic development.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)
“Let me warmly welcome everyone on behalf of the freedom- loving, ancient Kyrgyz people, with their thousands of years of history and great mountains. From this lofty rostrum of the United Nations, I would like to draw everyone’s attention to the issues that the Kyrgyz Republic believes to be urgent and that require joint solutions at the national, regional and international levels. On behalf of the Kyrgyz Republic, I would like to salute all participants in the General Assembly at its seventy-third session. The global political, economic and environmental situation is changing rapidly, and the trend towards regionalism in world politics is increasing. Rising prices, insufficient liquidity and sanctions wars in economies continue. The threat of terrorism and extremism is everywhere.”
2018-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 73 (2018)