Kazakhstan and Armenia Discuss Prospects for Strategic Partnership and International Cooperation

A meeting was held between Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Armenia, Bolat Imanbayev, and the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan.

During the conversation, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakh-Armenian interaction, as well as topical issues of the international and regional agenda.

The interlocutors noted the high level of interstate relations based on the traditions of friendship and mutual respect. The importance of the decision to bring bilateral cooperation to the level of strategic partnership, which opens up new opportunities for deepening political dialogue and expanding practical cooperation in various fields, was emphasized.

Particular attention was paid to the large-scale reforms implemented in Kazakhstan aimed at modernizing the political and socio-economic system. The initiatives of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev aroused keen interest of the Armenian side. In this regard, the complex nature of the transformations and their focus on the long-term stability of the state were noted.

The parties also discussed issues of interaction within international organizations, confirming their interest in coordinating efforts at multilateral platforms and supporting initiatives of mutual interest. In this context, the Armenian side highly appreciated the consistent foreign policy of Astana, aimed at strengthening stability and developing dialogue.