Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA): Development Challenges and Pathways to Reforms

The Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) was established in 1992 on the initiative of President Nazarbayev N.A. Over its 30-year history, CICA has provided a platform for dialogue and multilateral cooperation among states from all regions of Asia. During the Summit, Ministerial Council, CSO meetings, as well as expert and working group sessions, participating countries' Heads and government members discuss a broad range of topics related to enhancing economic, social, and cultural cooperation, and promoting peace, security, and stability in the Asian region. The founding documents of CICA, namely the Declaration of Principles Governing Relations between CICA Member States and the Alma-Ata Act, as well as the CICA Charter, have been crucial in the evolution of CICA from an unknown forum to a significant platform for security cooperation and dialogue in the Asian region. CICA has demonstrated great potential and broad development prospects. In the current regional security environment, it is necessary to implement a reasonable reform path, make appropriate adjustments to the Conference's objectives, and position the forum more strategically to ensure the long-term and stable development of CICA.