Кazakhstan: उक्रेनी शांति वार्ता के लिए मध्यस्थ

The initiative by Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nararbayev (चित्र) to host on 15 of January 2015 peace talks on Ukraine in a 'Normandy' format came as a surprise to many, however a very positive one – Astana has a solid record of international mediation. This time the choice of the location is highly symbolic as Kazakhstan has so far been a successful international broker – a land of tolerance, promoting intercultural dialogue among civilisations and nations. The upcoming summit of the leaders of Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine is perfectly matching the international profile of the host and bringing a new global dimension to the talks – both West and East are equally interested in a prosperous Ukraine. Kazakhstan's role as a mediator is challenging and promising at the same time.

When President Nursualtan Nazarbayev visited Ukraine, few could imagine him putting a proposal to host Ukrainian peace talks in Astana – a twist giving new life to the process that many thought was in a profound malaise. With Ukraine's abandonment of its neutrality status, a long shadow was cast on the peace process launched to achieve a genuine truce between Kiev and the self-proclaimed republics of Donetsk and Lughansk. The schism in Ukrainian society has was primarily of a political nature between pro-Western and pro-Russia forces, the latter obstructing the integration into the Alliance as the Kremlin's geopolitical foe.

However in spite of this tense international context a new initiative brought a process in a positive light, the high profile of Kazakhstan leader brings a new life to the process : the move was preceded by the visit of the French president Holland to Astana and unexpected stop in Moscow, clearly a result of mediation of Kazakhstan president Nazarbayev. The first success has opened the way to the following steps enhancing the peace process.

The choice of the talks venue seems logical, since the mediating role of Astana in resolving the crisis is perceived by Brussels and Moscow as the most favourable. Through years of co-operation Kazakhstan proved to be a reliable and solid partner with all parties, remaining unrivalled as 'an honest broker', inspiring confidence and trust.

The news about foreign ministers of four countries engaging in preparations of the Summit in Astana brings the meeting on totally different level focused on working out a road map for the Ukrainian conflict resolution, with the genuine truce at first step to the directing towards a political settlement. During his visit to Kiev in the end of 2014 Nazarbayev called for search of a compromise between the conflicting parties, warning that the "confrontation and sanctions are a dead end"; the ongoing assault in the heart of Europe has creates tense political climate, and negative effects on economies of both the EU and EurAsian Economic Union.

Kazakhstan leadership increasingly profiles itself as an active international player – the initiative to host Iranian nuclear talks in Almaty showed the ambition to establish itself as a reliable communication platform between the East and West. Upcoming negotiations on Ukraine will certainly contribute to the international reputation of Kazakhstan, however the major goal is the genuine interest to find a compromise in the Ukrainian conflict, Nazarbayev referred as 'fratricidal war'.

A vivid interest in achieving peace in Ukraine did not prevent Nararbayev's criticism, pointing out that the fever of revolutions 'Orange' or 'Maidan' only contributed to the financial and economic crisis, leaving the राज्य with the colossal debt to the international institutions, meanwhile Kazakhstan evolved raising living standards of the population.

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Furthermore Kazakhstan underlined its doctrine of multivector foreign policy, being on good terms with all its neighbours, and Europe – just a few month ago presidents Nazarbayev and Barroso signed the enhanced Partnership and cooperation agreement between the EU and Kazakhstan, a step did not prevent from further integration in Customs Union.

'Our priorities remain unchanged, - said Nazarbayev. - We will be further strengthening partnerships with neighbouring Russia, China and Central Asian states as well as with the USA, the EU and Asian countries'.

This international reputation of Kazakhstan creates a solid settings for the negotiations on Ukrainian crisis in 'Normandy'. However the genuine will to assist in conflict resolution reflected in Kazakhstan standing offer to hold the negotiations on 15th of January, 'or any other date convenient for the participants'. The responses in European capitals and Moscow give re-assurance that the talks will bring the conflict resolution in Ukraine on the other level, even become 'a catalyst' of so much desired peace process. Previously president Hollande praised the 'special role' Kazakhstan plays in de-escalation of tensions related to the Ukraine conflict. The similar kind of attitude have three other participants of upcoming talks - while declaring the intention to start the diplomatic year in Astana president Petro Poroshenko underlined that Ukraine has 'serious hopes' for peace process to be enhanced there.

The contact group has started the preparations of अस्ताना talks already. पहले से शांति वार्ता on Ukraine ले गया place in four formats Normandy, Minsk, Geneva and Weimar.

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