President Tokayev’s State Visit to Azerbaijan: Participation in Supreme Interstate Council Meeting
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev recently met in Baku to discuss future cooperation and participate in the Supreme Interstate Council meeting. The Akorda press service reported that during the talks, Tokayev congratulated Aliyev on his election victory and commended the efficient Kazakh-Azerbaijani cooperation.
Aliyev also emphasized the strengthening of fraternal ties with Kazakhstan. The Presidents discussed various areas of cooperation including trade, economics, transit, transport, energy, cultural and humanitarian cooperation, digitalization, food security, and renewable energy sources.
The meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan highlighted positive developments in trade and economic relations between the two countries. Trade turnover has increased significantly since 2020, showing promising growth potential for both economies.
Tokayev expressed his satisfaction with the progress made in international cooperation and highlighted the importance of the Supreme Interstate Council in advancing bilateral relations. Aliyev noted the historical significance of the meeting and expressed gratitude for Kazakhstan’s support in the restoration of Karabakh.
The discussions at the meeting focused on areas such as investment, oil and gas, transport, logistics, renewable energy sources, and cultural and humanitarian cooperation. Both Presidents expressed their commitment to further strengthening the partnership between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan for mutual benefit and shared prosperity.
