Kassym-Jomart Tokayev:

– It is a great honor for me to welcome you to Kazakhstan as part of your state visit. This is a very important event in terms of further development of strategic partnership and allied relations between our countries. Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are not only friendly countries, but also fraternal peoples. Therefore, we attach great importance to the development of multifaceted cooperation with your country. Currently, Azerbaijan, under your strong leadership, has significantly increased its prestige in the international arena and plays a very important role as an influential state in its region. For us, strengthening trade and economic cooperation and political partnership with Azerbaijan is a very urgent task, – said the Head of State.

Ilham Aliyev:

– Today, Kazakhstan demonstrates a high level of development. The socio-political situation in your country is stable, and economic development is moderate. We are following the reforms you are carrying out with great interest. We fully support your course towards modernizing and increasing the potential of your country. You noted that bilateral relations have acquired a strategic, allied character. We intend to strengthen cooperation in all areas. During today's talks, as well as during the meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council, we will once again work out a broad agenda and determine further steps in our mutual partnership, - said the President of Azerbaijan.

The heads of state comprehensively discussed the issue of strengthening cooperation in the fields of trade and economics, investment, agriculture, and transport and transit.

He also paid attention to cultural and humanitarian cooperation.

The parties exchanged views on topical issues on the regional and international agenda.