Kazakhstan Actively Participated in the 11th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, DKNews.kz reports.
The delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, headed by Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva Erzhan Kazykhan, participated in the 11th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.
Kazakhstan reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the objectives of the Convention and supported the decisions adopted by consensus, aimed at strengthening measures to protect the environment and public health (Article 18), the liability of the tobacco industry (Article 19), sustainable financing of national tobacco control programmes, and a complete ban on the use and sale of tobacco and nicotine products in United Nations premises.
The delegation of Kazakhstan welcomed the constructive nature of the discussions and emphasized the importance of seeking balanced approaches that take into account national contexts and ensure sustainable implementation of the Convention for all States Parties.
The Republic of Kazakhstan confirms its intention to remain an active and responsible Party to the Convention, continuing the consistent implementation of its provisions at the national level in close partnership with WHO and other States Parties.
