Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Ilham Aliyev hold meeting on SCO Summit sidelines

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Ilham Aliyev hold meeting on SCO Summit sidelines

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.