PM: Armenia–Kazakhstan ties upgraded to strategic partnership

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that relations between Armenia and Kazakhstan have been elevated to the level of strategic partnership, following talks with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana, the Kazakh President's press service Akorda reported after the two leaders held a joint media briefing.

Speaking to journalists, Pashinyan reaffirmed Armenia’s readiness to expand cooperation with Kazakhstan across a wide range of sectors. He stressed that Kazakhstan’s role has recently taken on added importance for Armenia, particularly as a venue for diplomatic engagement with Azerbaijan.

“Kazakhstan is very important for us, because at this significant moment, we had the opportunity to hold meetings in Almaty between our foreign minister and the foreign minister of Azerbaijan. This means a great deal to us,” Pashinyan said.

He also highlighted the symbolic and political relevance of the Alma-Ata Declaration, noting that it forms the legal foundation for ongoing peace efforts with Azerbaijan. Signed in 1991 by former Soviet republics — including Armenia and Azerbaijan — the declaration confirmed mutual recognition of sovereignty and the inviolability of borders along the former Soviet administrative lines. These principles are now central to the Armenia–Azerbaijan border delimitation process and are frequently invoked during international mediation efforts.

“It is no secret that peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan is based on the Alma-Ata Declaration, which carries concrete political significance and symbolism,” the Armenian leader emphasised.

Pashinyan concluded that his official visit had opened a new chapter in bilateral relations: “I am very pleased that as a result of my official visit, relations between Armenia and Kazakhstan have risen to the level of strategic partnership. This marks a new stage in the development of our cooperation in the region.”

By Tamilla Hasanova