Abstract
The foreign policy set by the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Elbasy Nursultan A. Nazarbayev, based on the principles of multi-vector approach and balance, means the development of friendly and predictable relations with all states (www.akorda.kz). In accordance with the Concept of Foreign Policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2020 – 2030, approved by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev on 6th March 2020, Kazakhstan’s priorities in the maintenance of international peace and security are facilitation of restoring and strengthening the atmosphere of trust in international relations on the basis of the goals and principles of the Charter of the United Nations (UN), promoting multilateral interaction on the basis of equality and compromise, expansion of international cooperation at the bilateral and multilateral levels in the field of education, science, culture, sports and youth policy (www.akorda.kz). In the field of scientific, educational, cultural and educational cooperation, Kazakhstan is fruitfully developing relations with the Islamic Organization for Education, Science and Culture. ISESCO today is an important and popular platform for ensuring a climate of trust between states and supporting international development. Moreover, the Islamic organisation has enormous potential for the development and strengthening of global peace and inter-civilization dialogue. In this regard, the study of institutional and functional activities, the cultural and diplomatic role of ISESCO in the system of modern international relations is of significant interest. In confronting international conflicts, economic crises, extremism and terrorism, ISESCO can play a key role, promoting spiritual and ethical values, humanistic principles. The organization is able to increase its capabilities, resources, initiatives and projects, as well as its partnerships for the benefit of Member States and Muslim communities outside the Islamic world, thereby fulfilling its obligations to support countries and peoples in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Key words: international organisation, ISESCO, Islamic world, cooperation, Kazakhstan