Kazakhstan joins China-led mediation organization
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Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev signed the convention of the International Organization for Mediation during a visit to China on July 13. He also met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss expanding bilateral trade, AI cooperation, and the countries' strategic partnership.
The Mediation Organization
Kazakhstan became a founding member of the International Organization for Mediation, a new body aimed at resolving disputes through diplomatic channels. The convention was signed by Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev in Beijing on July 13. The organization is expected to be headquartered in China.
Bilateral Talks
During the visit, Kosherbayev held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The two discussed expanding bilateral trade, which reached $43.8 billion in 2025, and cooperation on artificial intelligence. They also reaffirmed the countries' permanent comprehensive strategic partnership.
What's Next
The convention will enter into force after ratification by member states. It remains unclear how the organization will operate alongside existing international mediation frameworks.
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Kazakhstan joins China-led mediation organization
