Astana hosts second meeting of Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan High Interstate Council

The second meeting of the Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan Supreme Interstate Council is underway in Astana, with the participation of presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Ilham Aliyev.

Addressing the meeting, Tokayev emphasised the significance of President Ilham Aliyev’s visit to Astana for further developing the strategic partnership between the two countries, Caliber.Az report per local media.

“First of all, I would like to once again welcome your official state visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, which holds a very important, one could even say critically important, significance for the further development of strategic partnership, allied relations, and ultimately, for strengthening the friendship between our brotherly peoples and states,” Tokayev said.

He also underlined that Azerbaijan holds a special place for Kazakhstan as a fraternal country.

“We are united by shared historical roots, a rich spiritual and cultural heritage, and, ultimately, a similar mentality and perspective on development and current affairs. On this solid foundation, we are successfully developing our multifaceted cooperation,” the president of Kazakhstan stated.