Astana [Kazakhstan], Calling for reforms in the UN Security Council, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has said the need of the hour is to update multilateral institutions to rebuild their credibility. According to the Astana Times Tokayev, addressing the system of multilateral cooperation, said, "Without comprehensive reform of the Security Council we will not succeed in meeting these challenges. This is an urgent need of our time that serves the interests of the vast majority of humanity." I am convinced that the voices of the middle powers and developing countries need to be heard in detail in the Council and Tokayev talked about the political and social changes taking place in Kazakhstan in order to create a just and fair Kazakhstan. Emphasizing essential values ​​and objectives, a concept that "reflects the process of moving forward under the leadership of Singapore." Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will refresh Singapore's social compact in many ways.Tokayev also discussed Kazakhstan's economic diversification and investment policies. Discussing the role of emerging middle powers such as Singapore and Kazakhstan, Tokayev drew attention to significant changes in the global security environment. There are immense opportunities and grave risks According to the T astana Times, "Despite best efforts, the world is falling prey to a new set of military conflicts. Extremism and terrorism, cyber and outer space AI, climate change, mass migration and Pandemic-related issues further worsen global security. However, both Astana and Singapore, as emerging middle powers, cannot come to terms with polarization and division.There is a lot at stake. If not controlled, we will move towards a new cold war in our sleep. Both our countries aim to foster a situation where competition is managed responsibly, and the interests of medium and small countries are respected,” the President stressed. Notably, President Tokayev delivered the 46th Singapore Lecture , "Kazakhstan's Role of Middle Powers: Promoting Security, Stability and Sustainable Development," on May 24, in which he gave a brief speech on middle powers and political changes in Kazakhstan, Tokayev also said that Kazakhstan is "responsible diplomacy and creating value for the global community." The country is moving forward to build an equitable Kazakhstan "Being open to the world, we remain vigilant and proactive in defending ourselves against external challenges . We will never hesitate to defend the legitimate rights and interests of Kazakhstan, let alone sacrifice our core interests.Our viewpoint is sometimes viewed with suspicion – you are criticized for your neutrality. However, neutrality should not be mistaken for a lack of conviction; instead, it is a deliberate choice to prioritize diplomacy and negotiation over conflict and coercion. This choice is our strength, Tokayev said, helping us bridge deep divisions, from territorial disputes to ideological conflicts. He recalled efforts to promote peace processes between Azerbaijan and Armenia, mediate on the Iranian nuclear deal, and others. The President also stressed that Kazakhstan and Singapore can cooperate closely in a number of other areas, including managing water resources, tackling global food security and initiatives to fight climate change.The President also discussed the role of the Association of Central Asian and Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In international relations "In my view, as Singapore is calling for a more open and inclusive regional architecture in the ASEAN region, the notion of an 'overlapping circle of friends' is also quite relevant to Central Asia. That is why Singapore is calling for a more open and inclusive regional architecture in the ASEAN region. “We intend to work together with all stakeholders to address the regional agenda,” he added. Also invoked.Building on mutual respect and shared goals and making joint efforts to build a more peaceful and prosperous future for all.