Pakistan’s Role and contribution to CICA 巴基斯坦对亚信 (CICA) 的作用和贡献

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The Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) is a multi-national forum for enhancing cooperation towards promoting peace, security, and stability in Asia.

Meeting with Secretary-General CICA

Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), Ambassador Kairat Sarybay, who is currently on a visit to Pakistan, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar today.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to CICA’s vision for common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security in Asia. He emphasized the need for conflict prevention; addressing the root causes of endemic disputes; and finding sustainable solutions for lasting peace and development in the CICA region.  He also emphasized the significance of preventive diplomacy, multilateralism and regional collaboration in addressing emerging global challenges.

Secretary General Sarybay appreciated Pakistan’s active and constructive role in CICA and briefed the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister on the ongoing activities and the future outlook of CICA.

What is CICA?

The Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) is a multi-national forum for enhancing cooperation towards promoting peace, security, and stability in Asia. It is a forum based on the recognition that there is a close link between peace, security, and stability in Asia and in the rest of the world. The Member States, while affirming their commitment to the UN Charter, believe that peace and security in Asia can be achieved through dialogue and cooperation leading to a common indivisible area of security in Asia where all states co-exist peacefully and their peoples live in peace, freedom and prosperity.

The idea of convening CICA was first proposed by the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – H.E. Mr. Nursultan Nazarbayev, on 5 October 1992, at the 47th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The driving force behind this initiative was the aspiration to set up an efficient structure for ensuring peace and security in Asia. Unlike other regions in the world, Asia did not have such a structure at the time and earlier attempts to create such a platform had not been very successful. This initiative was supported broadly by Asian countries who felt that such a forum was the need of the time.

The two founding documents of CICA are the Declaration on the Principles Guiding Relations between the CICA Member States adopted at the First Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs held in Almaty on 14 September 1999 and the Almaty Act, charter of CICA, adopted at the First Summit held in Almaty on 4 June 2002. These two documents became the stepping stone towards the future evolution of CICA.

Following the spirit of the founding documents, CICA pursues its policy based on the principles of sovereign equality, non-interference in the internal affairs of the Member States, and economic, social, and cultural cooperation to achieve its main objective of enhancing cooperation through elaborating multilateral approaches towards promoting peace, security and stability in Asia. All decisions within the CICA framework are taken by consensus.

To be a member of CICA, a state must have at least a part of its territory in Asia. Fifteen states meeting this criterion signed the Declaration on the Principles Guiding Relations between the CICA Member States at the First Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs in 1999 and became founding members of CICA. CICA currently has twenty-eight Member States accounting for nearly ninety percent of the territory and population of Asia. Ten countries and five multi-national organizations, including the United Nations, have observer status.

The highest decision-making organ of CICA is the Council of the CICA Heads of State or Government (Summit). The CICA Summit is convened every four years in order to conduct consultations, review the progress of, and set priorities for CICA activities. The Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs (Ministerial Council) is the central forum for consultations and examination of all issues related to CICA activities. Its regular meetings are held once every two years. The Senior Officials Committee meets as often as necessary, but not less than twice a year to follow up on previous CICA decisions, carry out consultations on the current CICA issues, oversee the work of the Special Working Group, and coordinate the work of other meetings. The Special Working Group studies specific issues, carries out the tasks mandated to it, and submits reports to the Senior Officials Committee.

Creating an environment of confidence among Member States is central to the basic objectives of CICA. The CICA Catalogue of Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) is CICA’s core operational document which describes all CBMs and lays down the procedures for their implementation. It was updated in 2021 by the CICA Ministerial Council. Within the framework of the Catalogue, confidence-building measures are categorized under five broad domains: economic dimension, environmental dimension, human dimension, new challenges and threats, and military-political dimension.

 Member States have volunteered to act as coordinating or co-coordinating countries for implementing specific confidence-building measures in the 18 priority areas: the human dimension; economic dimension (development of SMEs, energy security, information technology, tourism, development of secure and effective systems of transportation corridors, agriculture, finance, trade and investment); new challenges and threats dimension (combating terrorism, security in the use of ICTs, combating illicit drugs, epidemiological safety, public health, and pharmaceuticals); environmental dimension (sustainable development, natural disaster management, environment protection); military-political dimension. Concept papers on Member States’ cooperation in 11 priority areas have been updated.

CICA’s transformation into a full-fledged international organization was initiated by the Sixth CICA Summit in October 2022 and is currently a key priority. Foreign ministers endorsed the Road Map for CICA Transformation at the CICA Ministerial Council Meeting held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly High-Level week in New York, September 2023. This key document outlines eight specific areas of reforms aimed at strengthening this Pan-Asian organization of 28 Member States and adapting CICA to a new global role of Asia.

External relations of CICA are governed by the Guidelines for CICA’s External Relations. CICA seeks to establish contacts and ties with the United Nations and regional and international organizations in support of its efforts to enhance peace, security and economic development in Asia. CICA was conferred observer status by the United Nations General Assembly at its 62nd session in 2007. In pursuance of its efforts to establish relations with other organizations, CICA has signed Memoranda of Understanding with the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Eurasian Economic Community (EurAsEC), International Organization for Migration (IOM), Assembly of People of Kazakhstan (APK), Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC),  Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO RATS), the Shanghai Institute for International Studies, and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

The CICA Secretariat – the administrative body of CICA – is located in Astana, Kazakhstan. The Chief Executive Officer of CICA is the Secretary General (formerly Executive Director of the Secretariat). The Secretariat also consists of the Deputy Secretary General, Professional Personnel seconded by the Member States, and General/Support Personnel hired on a contractual basis.

Pakistan’s Contribution and Future Role in CICA

Pakistan has been a key member of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) since its inception, actively contributing to its mission of promoting peace, security, and stability in Asia. As a country with a significant geopolitical position, Pakistan’s involvement in CICA underscores its commitment to regional cooperation and dialogue, which are central to the forum’s objectives.

Pakistan has played a constructive role in various CICA initiatives, particularly in areas such as combating terrorism, enhancing regional security, and fostering economic cooperation. Its participation in the CICA framework aligns with its broader foreign policy goals of promoting regional stability and peaceful coexistence among nations. By advocating for the principles of sovereign equality and non-interference, Pakistan has supported CICA’s efforts to build a secure and prosperous Asia.

Looking ahead, Pakistan’s future role in CICA is expected to remain significant as the forum undergoes its transformation into a full-fledged international organization. Pakistan can leverage its diplomatic experience and strategic location to contribute to the development of new confidence-building measures and regional initiatives within CICA. Furthermore, Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism and its active engagement in CICA’s activities will be crucial in addressing emerging challenges in the region, such as economic development, counterterrorism, and environmental sustainability.

Pakistan’s contributions to CICA reflect its dedication to fostering peace and cooperation in Asia. As CICA evolves, Pakistan’s continued involvement will be essential in shaping the future of this Pan-Asian organization, ensuring that it remains a vital platform for dialogue and collaboration in the region.

亚洲相互协作与信任措施会议(亚信)是一个旨在加强合作、促进亚洲和平、安全与稳定的多国论坛。

会见亚信秘书长

正在访问巴基斯坦的亚洲相互协作与信任措施会议秘书长卡里特·萨里贝大使今天拜会了巴基斯坦副总理兼外长穆罕默德·伊沙克·达尔参议员。

巴方副总理兼外长重申，巴方致力于亚信共同、综合、合作、可持续的亚洲安全愿景。他强调需要预防冲突;解决地方性争端的根源;为亚信地区的持久和平与发展寻找可持续的解决方案。他还强调了预防性外交、多边主义和区域合作在应对新出现的全球挑战方面的重要性。

萨里贝秘书长赞赏巴方在亚信中发挥的积极和建设性作用，并向巴方副总理兼外长介绍了亚信正在开展的工作和未来展望。

什么是亚信?

亚洲相互协作与信任措施会议(亚信)是一个旨在加强合作、促进亚洲和平、安全与稳定的多国论坛。它是一个基于认识到亚洲和世界其他地区的和平、安全与稳定之间存在密切联系的论坛。成员国重申对《联合国宪章》的承诺，认为通过对话与合作，亚洲的和平与安全可以实现，从而形成亚洲各国和平共处、各国人民和平、自由、繁荣的不可分割的共同安全区。

召开亚信会议的想法最初是由哈萨克斯坦共和国首任总统努尔苏丹·纳扎尔巴耶夫先生阁下于1992年10月5日在联合国大会第四十七届会议上提出的。这一倡议背后的推动力是建立一个确保亚洲和平与安全的有效结构的愿望。与世界其他地区不同的是，亚洲当时并没有这样的结构，早期创建这样一个平台的尝试也不太成功。这一倡议得到亚洲国家的广泛支持，它们认为这样一个论坛是时代的需要。

亚信的两个创始文件是1999年9月14日在阿拉木图举行的第一次外长会议通过的《亚信成员国关系指导原则宣言》和2002年6月4日在阿拉木图举行的第一次首脑会议通过的《阿拉木图文件》。这两个文件成为亚信未来发展的基石。

亚信本着创始文件的精神，奉行以主权平等、不干涉成员国内政、经济、社会和文化合作为原则的政策，通过制定促进亚洲和平、安全与稳定的多边办法来加强合作，以实现亚信的主要目标。亚信框架内的所有决定均以协商一致方式作出。

要成为亚信成员国，一个国家必须至少有一部分领土位于亚洲。符合这一标准的15个国家在1999年第一次外长会议上签署了《亚信成员国关系原则宣言》，成为亚信创始成员国。亚信现有28个成员国，占亚洲领土和人口的近90%。包括联合国在内的10个国家和5个多国组织拥有观察员地位。

亚信最高决策机构是亚信国家元首或政府首脑理事会(首脑会议)。亚信峰会每4年举行一次，进行磋商，审议亚信进程，确定亚信工作重点。外交部长理事会(部长理事会)是磋商和审议亚信活动有关所有问题的中心论坛。它的例会每两年举行一次。高级官员委员会根据需要经常举行会议，但每年不少于两次，以跟进亚信以前的决定，就亚信当前的问题进行磋商，监督特别工作组的工作，并协调其他会议的工作。特别工作组研究具体问题，执行规定给它的任务，并向高级官员委员会提出报告。

在成员国之间创造信任环境是亚信基本目标的核心。《亚信建立信任措施目录》是亚信的核心业务文件，描述了所有建立信任措施并规定了实施程序。亚信部长级理事会于2021年对《公约》进行了更新。在《目录》的框架内，建立信任措施分为五个广泛的领域:经济方面、环境方面、人的方面、新的挑战和威胁以及军事政治方面。

各会员国自愿担任协调或共同协调国家，以便在18个优先领域执行具体的建立信任措施:人的方面;经济层面(发展中小企业、能源安全、信息技术、旅游、发展安全有效的运输走廊系统、农业、金融、贸易和投资);新的挑战和威胁层面(打击恐怖主义、信息通信技术使用安全、打击非法药物、流行病安全、公共卫生和药品);环境方面(可持续发展、自然灾害管理、环境保护);military-political维度。关于会员国在11个优先领域的合作的概念文件已增订。

2022年10月，亚信第六次峰会启动了亚信向一个正式国际组织的转型，这是当前的一个关键优先事项。2023年9月，在纽约联合国大会高级别周期间举行的亚信部长级理事会会议上，外长们通过了《亚信转型路线图》。这份重要文件概述了八个具体改革领域，旨在加强这个由28个成员国组成的泛亚组织，使亚信适应亚洲新的全球角色。

亚信对外关系以《亚信对外关系纲要》为指导。亚信致力于同联合国及地区和国际组织建立联系和联系，支持亚信为促进亚洲和平、安全与经济发展所作的努力。亚信在2007年第62届联合国大会上被授予观察员地位。在努力与其他组织建立关系的过程中，亚信与经济合作组织、欧亚经济共同体、国际移民组织、哈萨克斯坦人民大会、上海合作组织、联合国毒品和犯罪问题办公室、上海合作组织地区反恐怖机构、上海国际问题研究所和欧亚经济联盟。

亚信秘书处是亚信的行政机构，设在哈萨克斯坦阿斯塔纳。亚信的首席执行官是秘书长(原秘书处执行主任)。秘书处还包括副秘书长、会员国借调的专业人员和订约雇用的一般/支助人员。

巴基斯坦在亚信的贡献和未来作用

自亚洲相互协作与信任措施会议成立以来，巴基斯坦一直是其重要成员，为促进亚洲和平、安全与稳定作出了积极贡献。作为一个具有重要地缘政治地位的国家，巴基斯坦参与亚信凸显了其对区域合作与对话的承诺，这是论坛目标的核心。

巴基斯坦在亚信各项倡议中发挥了建设性作用，特别是在打击恐怖主义、加强地区安全、促进经济合作等领域。中国参与亚信框架符合中国促进地区稳定与国家间和平共处的更广泛外交政策目标。巴基斯坦倡导主权平等和不干涉内政原则，支持亚信建设安全繁荣的亚洲。

展望未来，随着亚信论坛向一个成熟的国际组织转型，巴基斯坦在亚信中的作用预计将继续发挥重要作用。巴基斯坦可以利用其外交经验和战略位置，为亚信框架内新的建立信任措施和区域倡议的制定作出贡献。此外，巴基斯坦对多边主义的承诺及其对亚信活动的积极参与对于应对该地区新出现的挑战至关重要，如经济发展、反恐和环境可持续性。

巴方对亚信的贡献体现了巴方致力于促进亚洲和平与合作的决心。随着亚信的发展，巴基斯坦的继续参与将对塑造这个泛亚组织的未来至关重要，确保它仍然是该地区对话与合作的重要平台。

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