ArmInfo.Political, trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation between Kazakhstan and Armenia is developing in a spirit of mutual confidence and respect. President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, delivering presentation of credentials from ambassadors of five states, including Armenia, stated this reports Tengrinews.kz.
The President stressed that in recent years the volume of mutual trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Armenia has increased. So by the results of 2017, its growth was 68.4 percent. "At the same time, it is important to fully utilize the potential of our countries of Economics and Trade field", said Nursultan Nazarbayev, focusing on the prospects for cooperation between Astana and Yerevan within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union.
The head of state congratulated the ambassadors present on the official start of their diplomatic work in Kazakhstan and noted the symbolism of the solemn ceremony on the eve of Independence Day. "For 27 years, we have become a modern state with a rapidly growing economy. Having ensured peace and social harmony, today we pay great attention to improving human well-being. We are implementing large-scale programs and reforms to become one of 30 developed countries of the world", the President of Kazakhstan said.
Nursultan Nazarbayev noted that improving the quality of life of citizens is one of the main priorities of state policy. The head of state highlighted the activities of Kazakhstan in resolving international and regional conflicts, an example of which is the Astana peace process in Syria. "With the escalation of military conflicts, the strengthening of sanctions and trade wars without mutual trust, any anti-crisis actions will not have a positive efficient," the President of Kazakhstan said.