North Macedonian President Backs Tokayev's Call for UN Preventive Diplomacy

At the Antalya Diplomatic Forum, North Macedonia's President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova voiced strong support for the position of Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who emphasized the critical need for the United Nations to prioritize preventive diplomacy.

Siljanovska-Davkova noted that both the UN and the European Union were founded as projects for peace. "Both have, in a sense, failed when confronted with war. Why? Because there was no preventive diplomacy," she stated during a panel session. "Mr. Tokayev mentioned both preventive and proactive diplomacy. This is what we are sorely lacking—a rational model for political decision-making."

During his address at the forum, President Tokayev focused on the vital role of preventive diplomacy in conflict prevention. "This issue has been discussed for many years, at least for the last 30 years. But nothing happens apart from very beautiful speeches, declarations, and so on," he remarked.

"I believe we need to focus on measures to forecast regional or global conflicts; this is preventive diplomacy. Simultaneously, we must unite our efforts to support effective multilateral diplomacy," added the Kazakh leader.

President Tokayev also shared his perspective on key trends and challenges facing the global community in 2026 and shaping the international agenda for the near future.