On June 4, in Astana, UN Secretary-General António Guterres met with the Goodwill Ambassador of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) – the UN Migration Agency – Dimash Qudaibergen. Mr. Guterres arrived in Kazakhstan on an official visit and is participating in the 24th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

“As an IOM Goodwill Ambassador, I had the honor of meeting with UN Secretary-General Mr. António Guterres during his visit to Kazakhstan for the SCO Summit.

We discussed the crucial issue of migration, and I expressed my strong support for this cause. The Secretary-General emphasized the importance of migration and thanked me for my commitment.

Mr. António Guterres highlighted that my music, reaching millions of people worldwide, can advocate for human rights and raise much-needed awareness. I am grateful for the opportunity to use my talent to make a difference,” shared Dimash.

Dimash was appointed as the IOM-UN Goodwill Ambassador for migration issues in the Asian region and beyond on February 15, 2024.

The “IOM Goodwill Ambassadors” program aims to engage well-known and respected figures in culture, arts, and sports to emphasize the importance of safe, orderly, and regulated migration. The program responds to local crises, forced displacement, discrimination, and xenophobia. It mobilizes efforts to address population mobility issues caused by climate change, protect people’s health, and eradicate human trafficking.