ASTANA, Kazakhstan, November 21. Kazakhstan and Armenia have elevated their bilateral relations to the level of strategic partnership, as outlined in the Joint Statement signed by the two countries, President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, told media following talks with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Trend reports via the Kazakh President’s press service.
“Our interaction in all areas is developing progressively. We are committed to further enhancing our cooperation. This is confirmed by the outcomes of my official visit to Armenia last year and today’s talks. Kazakh-Armenian relations are now being elevated to the level of a strategic partnership. This decision will undoubtedly strengthen the friendship between our two countries and open a new phase of multifaceted cooperation,” Tokayev said.
For his part, Pashinyan noted that upgrading the relationship to the level of strategic partnership marks a new stage in the development of their cooperation in the region.