Kazakhstan has achieved great success in foreign policy over the last 27 years, establishing excellent relations with countries across the globe, and is seen widely as a principled campaigner against nuclear proliferation and for peace.

In this light, in September 2013, Kazakhstan announced its bid to secure a seat as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council in the years 2017/18.
As a regional leader and global partner in matters of energy security, and a valuable contributor to international peacekeeping missions, Kazakhstan wished to bring its unique experience and expertise to bear on some of the pressing challenges currently facing the UNSC.
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