Bishkek, Sept. 23, 2026 /Kabar/. Kyrgyzstan has identified preventive diplomacy as a key priority for its upcoming term on the UN Security Council, Jeenbek Kulubaev, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, told on September 21 in New York during a working lunch for the foreign ministers of the newly elected non-permanent members of the UN Security Council—Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe (the "I5" format).
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the minister noted that Kyrgyzstan's upcoming term would be the first in the country's history; it represents not only a historic achievement but also a significant responsibility toward UN member states. Jeenbek Kulubaev emphasized that the "I5" group's tenure on the Security Council coincides with a challenging period in international politics, placing a special responsibility on elected members to preserve space for dialogue.
The Foreign Minister highlighted the experience of peacefully resolving border issues in Central Asia and the UN General Assembly resolution titled "Peaceful Settlement of Border Disputes," adopted at Kyrgyzstan's initiative.
He also addressed the situation in Afghanistan, the role of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, and the interlinkage between security and development—including climate, water, and food-related risks. The Minister noted the upcoming Second Global Summit on Mountain Regions, scheduled to be held in Bishkek in 2027.
Furthermore, Jeenbek Kulubaev proposed that "I5" partners hold regular consultations among diplomatic missions, leverage each country's regional experience, support early warning mechanisms, and engage with the Peacebuilding Commission.
