Tokayev notes historical importance of Washington  agreements between  Armenia and Azerbaijan

ArmInfo.  During the second Kazakh-Azerbaijani meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council in Astana, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev referred to the Declaration on the peaceful settlement of the conflict between  Azerbaijan and Armenia as historic.

According to Tokayev's press service, he emphasized that the current  high level of Kazakh-Azerbaijani relations was achieved, first and  foremost, thanks to the personal contribution of Azerbaijani  President Ilham Aliyev. "I highly appreciate your continued support  and attention to this issue. All of modern Azerbaijan's outstanding  achievements are inseparably linked to your creative, strong  leadership. I would like to  note the historic significance of the  Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Conflict between  Azerbaijan and Armenia. The strong political will and strategic  vision you have demonstrated serve as a shining example of a wise  approach to resolving complex issues and responsibility for the  destinies of future generations. Without a doubt, the agreements  reached between the two countries have become a watershed, opening  new horizons for cooperation throughout the region and beyond. We  sincerely rejoice at the successes of brotherly Azerbaijan and wish  it the successful implementation of its lofty goals in building a  strong and progressive state. As for our relations, they have  enormous potential, and we have everything we need to fully realize  it: unwavering political trust, shared values, and the sincere desire  of our peoples for rapprochement," Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.

The President of Kazakhstan also noted the special nature of  Kazakh-Azerbaijani relations. "The Council serves as an effective  platform for developing coordinated decisions in all areas of  bilateral cooperation.  Azerbaijan is a special country for  Kazakhstan, a fraternal state. We are united by shared historical  roots and a rich spiritual and cultural heritage, a similar  mentality, a view of things, and developments. On this unshakable  foundation, we are successfully developing our multifaceted  cooperation. Ilham Heydar oglu, I attach exceptional importance to  your state visit. It is symbolic that your visit is taking place in  the year of the 20th anniversary of the Treaty on Strategic  Partnership and Alliance between our countries.

Over these years, we have established an active political dialogue  and created a solid legal framework for the continued development of  trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation. Such  comprehensive, consistent work is fully supported by the citizens of  both countries," Tokayev stated.

The meeting's agenda included cooperation in transport, logistics,  digitalization, the fuel and energy sector, as well as cultural and  humanitarian interaction.

Following the talks, the presidents adopted a Joint Statement on the  occasion of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on  Strategic Partnership and Allied Relations between the Republic of  Kazakhstan and the Republic of Azerbaijan.