Kairat Sarybay, permanent representative of Kazakhstan to international organizations in Vienna, was appointed chairman of the organization, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports.

During the plenary session of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), Kazakhstan assumed the chairmanship of this international association.

In an address to the participants of the NSG meeting, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reaffirmed the republic’s commitment to strengthening the nuclear non-proliferation regime and stressed the importance of the organization. The President of Kazakhstan also expressed support for strengthening the group’s activities while maintaining the right to international cooperation for the peaceful use of atomic energy.

Kairat Sarybai, permanent representative of Kazakhstan to international organizations in Vienna, will serve as chairman of the Nuclear Suppliers Group until June 2020. The NSG Plenary meeting will continue its work until June 22.

The Nuclear Suppliers Group is an international alliance of 48 states that export nuclear materials and develop the nuclear industry. The purpose of the association is to limit the risk of proliferation of nuclear weapons by establishing control over the export of materials, equipment and technology.

“The Qazaq Times”