ArmInfo.Kazakhstan and Armenia will become even closer to each other. Citizens of both countries will be able to travel to a friendly state, presenting not an international passport, but an ID card at the border, the Kazakh television channel Khabar 24 reports. Also, citizens of countries will be exempted from compulsory registration in the host country if the trip lasts no more than 30 days. Registration with the authorized body of the country will be necessary if the length of stay has exceeded a month.
All innovations, of course, significantly simplifying the lives of ordinary citizens, will be possible in the near future. The Armenian government approved the signing of an important agreement between the two union states.
As Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Shavarsh Kocharyan stated in an interview with the TV channel: "What are the benefits of citizens of both states? Firstly, what can already be visited with the so-called ID- cards. Moreover, we, in principle, do not even have registration as such. According to our legislation, a citizen can stay in Armenia for almost 180 days. So in this regard, Kazakhstani citizens, like Armenian citizens, win, and this is very important, it is very necessary. It is no coincidence that this was discussed in Yerevan when representatives of the EAEU customs service met. In the end, the goal of the Union is to facilitate communication, facilitate the movement of labor, goods, services. These are all the goals of the EAEU>.
The new rules will enter into force after the signing of the agreement and its ratification in the legislative bodies of countries. Simplification of migration rules for citizens of Kazakhstan and Armenia, according to Shavarsh Kocharyan, will contribute to deepening relations, promoting the development of cooperation between business circles of the two sides. By the way, this year the tourist flow of Kazakhstanis to Armenia has noticeably increased.
<I can add one more thing. It's my personal opinion. I would like the society of our countries to know about each other more than it is today. Because the more they learn about Armenia in Kazakhstan, and the more they learn Armenia in Kazakhstan, it will be a good base and will contribute to the further integration project and bilateral relations, "Kocharian noted.