Tokayev urges UN resolution to codify SCO principles
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for a world order without the cult of force at the SCO+ summit in Bishkek. He proposed fixing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's key principles in a UN General Assembly resolution by the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace.
Key Facts
- Tokayev spoke at the SCO+ summit in Bishkek on September 1, 2026.
- He proposed fixing the SCO's key principles in a UN General Assembly resolution by the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace.
- Tokayev said the SCO's principles of equality and consensus have become a 'gold standard' of multilateral cooperation.
- He stated that Kazakhstan consistently supports multipolarity based on sovereign equality of states and the rule of international law.
The Proposal
Tokayev proposed fixing the SCO's key principles in a special UN General Assembly resolution. The resolution would be timed to the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace. He said the 'Shanghai spirit' is an exemplary model of international interaction. The principles of equality and consensus in the SCO have become a 'gold standard' of successful multilateral development.
World Order Vision
Tokayev said the system of international relations has entered a period of deep transformation and a new world order is forming. He noted that the emergence of a multipolar world is accompanied by growing geopolitical tension, a crisis of trust, and weakening global governance mechanisms. Kazakhstan consistently supports multipolarity that strengthens the unity of the international community based on sovereign equality of states and the rule of international law. The common strategic task is to form a world order where the cult of force and confrontation give way to mutual responsibility, joint development, and long-term cooperation.
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Tokayev urges UN resolution to codify SCO principles
