Kazakhstan completes diplomatic ties with all UN member states after Nauru deal

Kazakhstan has established diplomatic relations with all member states of the United Nations, with the process completed by an agreement with the Pacific Republic of Nauru. In New York, the permanent representatives of the two countries to the UN, Kairat Umarov and Lara Erab Daniel, signed a joint communiqué. Nauru became the 195th state with which Kazakhstan has established diplomatic ties.

The step opens the way for bilateral political dialogue and lays the groundwork for trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation. During a meeting, the sides discussed prospects for partnership in trade, digitalization, sustainable development and human capital development. They also stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation within the UN and holding regular exchanges of views on international issues.

Lara Erab Daniel, Nauru's permanent representative to the UN, said she was pleased with the formal establishment of diplomatic relations and described the communiqué as opening "a new chapter of friendship and cooperation". Nauru intends to build a results-oriented partnership with Kazakhstan, with shared priorities in sustainable development and technical cooperation on oceans, climate and energy. The agreement will allow Kazakhstan to expand its ties with countries of the Pacific region.