ArmInfo. The interaction of Kazakhstan and Armenia in the framework of Eurasian integration contributes to the development of bilateral economic relations, Secretary of State of Kazakhstan Gulshara Abdykalikova announced on January 22 at the meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Armenia to the Republic of Kazakhstan Gagik Ghalachyan,.
As the official website of the President of Kazakhstan informs, Gulshara Abdykalikova noted that Kazakhstan and Armenia have close historical and cultural ties. Fruitful cooperation is carried out within integration associations of the EAEU, CSTO, CIS, etc. The State Secretary congratulated G. Ghalachyan on holding parliamentary elections and expressed confidence that the active work of the Armenian Parliament of the new composition will have a positive effect on the further strengthening of bilateral partnership.
Gulshara Abdykalikova noted that the trade turnover between Kazakhstan and the Republic of Armenia in the first 10 months of 2018 amounted to $ 10.4 million, an increase of 19.5% (export - $ 4.9 million, imports - $ 5.5 million) . "Our cultural and humanitarian cooperation is of particular importance in relations between Kazakhstan and Armenia. Various cultural, scientific and sporting events are held on a regular basis, and close contacts are being established between young people and educational institutions. The Armenian Diaspora living in Kazakhstan is a connecting link between the two countries" - the Secretary of State said.
At the end of the meeting, the Secretary of State wished the Armenian diplomat success in the development of bilateral cooperation.