Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan intend to further expand their
allied cooperation. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Azerbaijani President
Ilham Aliyev met on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek. The two leaders
discussed the development of trade, economic and investment ties, as well as
the implementation of joint projects in transport, logistics, energy and
digitalization. They also focused on Kazakhstan’s political reforms and the
results of the first elections to the unicameral Kurultai. President Tokayev
noted the new Parliament’s readiness to actively engage with Azerbaijan’s Milli
Majlis. For his part, Ilham Aliyev highlighted the allied nature of relations
between the two countries and reaffirmed his commitment to further
strengthening comprehensive cooperation. Following the meeting, the two leaders
discussed the schedule of upcoming international events.

