The Republic of Kazakhstan has officially joined the newly established "Peace Council" regarding the Gaza Strip.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that official comments have been issued regarding reports claiming that the country was required to pay a $1 billion membership fee to join the organization.
According to the press service of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the decision to join the council is a sovereign right of the state, and there are no preliminary financial conditions for membership. The $1 billion voluntary donation mentioned in the charter is not a mandatory requirement for membership, but rather a right reserved for participants.
The official statement on the matter emphasized the following points:
- Membership in the council is set for a standard duration of 3 years;
- If a member state makes a voluntary donation during the first year, its tenure in the organization can be extended beyond 3 years;
- Kazakhstan joined the organization without paying any financial funds, in full compliance with the charter rules.
The "Peace Council" charter was signed by representatives of 19 countries on January 22 during the World Economic Forum in Davos. The organization was established based on an agreement between Israel and the Hamas movement to manage the Gaza Strip, as well as to resolve and prevent conflicts in other regions. The World Economic Forum, where this initiative was formalized, serves as a premier global platform for political and business leaders to address pressing international security and economic challenges.
Kazakhstan's participation in this international initiative aligns with its long-standing foreign policy of multi-vector diplomacy and mediation. The country has frequently hosted high-level peace talks, including the Astana Process for Syria, positioning itself as a neutral arbiter in global geopolitical disputes. By joining the Peace Council, Astana seeks to contribute to the stabilization of the Middle East while maintaining its commitment to international law and humanitarian principles.
