`Bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are rapidly developing and strengthening`
Baku, April 13 (AZERTAC). “Bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are rapidly developing and strengthening,” said Serik Primbetov, the Kazakh ambassador to Azerbaijan.
“Relations between the heads of states, close trade and economic ties, cooperation in social and humanitarian spheres indicate the steady development of bilateral relationship.”
“Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan will celebrate the 20th anniversary of establishment of the diplomatic relations between the two countries” said the ambassador. He noted on this occasion Kazakhstan`s Minister of Foreign Affairs is expected to visit Azerbaijan.
“These relations will continue to develop within the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation next year.”
“At present, experts prepare for the next 9th session of the commission. The Days of Azerbaijani culture will be held in Kazakhstan June 4-7 and Days of Kazakh culture in Azerbaijan, November 19-22,” said Primbetov.
The ambassador also noted some decline is observed in the bilateral commodity turnover because of reduction of the volume of Kazakh oil transported via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline.
The ambassador underlined Azerbaijan has reduced an import of grain from Kazakhstan. “Azerbaijan is successfully developing and can provide itself with the grain. Azerbaijan purchased 500 thousand tons this year against 1.2 million tons last year.
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