As reported by Erlan Zhetybaev, the official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, the country has joined the Council of Peace without the need to make any mandatory financial contributions. This information was conveyed by a correspondent from Tengrinews.kz.
Zhetybaev emphasized that participation in the Council of Peace aligns with Kazakhstan's interests and corresponds to its foreign policy aimed at developing dialogue, supporting international security, and strengthening multilateral relations.
According to him, the President of the country deemed this decision timely, aiming for practical and operational results. "Peace should be built not on declarations, but on concrete actions," he added.
In response to questions about funding, the Foreign Ministry representative clarified that upon joining, Kazakhstan did not contribute any funds.
He noted: "The voluntary contribution mentioned in the charter, amounting to one billion dollars, is not a condition for membership. It is a right for each participant."
Touching on rumors about a possible deployment of military contingents to Gaza, Zhetybaev urged reliance on official sources of information, adding that it concerns exclusively humanitarian assistance.
"The President stated Kazakhstan's readiness to support international stabilization forces, to send medical units with a field hospital and observers for civil-military coordination," he reported.
Kazakhstan is also prepared to provide humanitarian aid in the form of food, allocate 500 educational grants for Palestinian students for a period of five years, and share its experience in e-government.
It is worth recalling that in February, during the inaugural meeting of the Council of Peace, Donald Trump expressed gratitude to all participants for their contributions to efforts aimed at ensuring stability and recovery in Gaza.
Trump, introducing the leaders of the participating countries, characterized Kazakhstan as a beautiful and prosperous country.
It should also be noted that in January, the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, signed the charter of the Council of Peace, which was initiated by Donald Trump.
Previously, Tokayev received an official invitation from Trump to become part of the newly established Council of Peace for Gaza, and Kazakhstan was offered to be one of the founding states.
According to Washington's plan, the Council of Peace will engage in strategic oversight, mobilization of international resources, and monitoring compliance with commitments for the peaceful development of Gaza.
