On Monday, diplomatic leaders from Central Asia gathered to address the growing crisis in Iran and surrounding Middle East territories, according to an announcement from Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry.
The diplomatic gathering was notable for bringing together representatives from nearly all regional nations simultaneously, with participants advocating for peaceful resolution to the current turmoil affecting Iran and neighboring areas.
According to the ministry’s official statement, the foreign ministers emphasized “the importance of de-escalating tensions, adhering to international law, and combining efforts in the interest of maintaining regional security, peace, and stability.”
Kazakhstan’s top diplomat Yermek Kosherbayev conducted meetings with his counterparts representing Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan during the diplomatic session.
Kosherbayev acknowledged the assistance provided by Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan in helping evacuate people from Iran, noting that the participating nations were ready to work together on additional evacuations and related matters.
The diplomatic discussions occurred as military actions intensified throughout the region on Monday, with U.S. and Israeli forces expanding air operations against Iran. Meanwhile, Israel launched strikes against Lebanon following Hezbollah attacks, and Tehran continued launching missiles and drone strikes targeting Gulf nations.
