Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan Deepen Cooperation in Statistics

During the state visit of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of Kazakhstan and the State Statistics Committee of Azerbaijan.

The Memorandum marks an important step in strengthening bilateral cooperation and aims to develop partnership in the field of official statistics. It provides for the establishment of an institutional framework for sustainable interaction between the national statistical authorities of both countries.

The parties intend to actively exchange experience and best practices, apply modern statistical standards, conduct joint research and methodological studies, and participate in international projects and technical cooperation programs.

To implement the Memorandum, five-year work plans will be developed outlining specific areas of cooperation, timelines, and responsible parties. Professional exchanges, study visits, online seminars, and working meetings are also envisaged to enhance staff capacity and improve data quality.

Special emphasis will be placed on the introduction of advanced digital technologies and innovative approaches to data collection, processing, and dissemination.

The signing of the document opens new opportunities for building a modern national statistical system aligned with international standards and reaffirms the high level of strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.