Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Estonia Altay Kulginov, participated in a round table titled «The Dilemma of Nuclear Deterrence» organized in cooperation with Tallinn University, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
The event was attended by representatives of the Estonian diplomatic corps, prominent political scientists, faculty members, and students.
In his speech, Ambassador Kulginov presented Kazakhstan’s unique experience, emphasizing that the renunciation of the world’s fourth-largest nuclear arsenal served as the starting point for a new global security architecture.
Ambassador highlighted the position of the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who consistently promotes the vision of a world free from nuclear threats at the highest international levels.
During the discussion, President Tokayev’s words were quoted: «Kazakhstan has learned from its own experience the terrible consequences of nuclear testing. Therefore, our country is firmly committed to achieving a world free of nuclear weapons. Attaining this status is not just a political choice, but a moral duty to future generations».
A significant part of the event was devoted to analyzing Kazakhstan’s historical initiatives, specifically the closure of the Semipalatinsk test site and its policy of denuclearization. Estonian experts and diplomats agreed that Kazakhstan’s model of nuclear disarmament remains a premier example of responsible leadership in global politics.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties discussed the role of the academic community in promoting peace. The event reaffirmed the strong interest of Estonian scientific and political circles in Kazakhstan’s experience, resulting in an agreement to continue the dialogue on international security and strengthen humanitarian ties at Tallinn University.