Pashinyan announces new phase in relations with Kazakhstan

ArmInfo.  Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a private talk in Astana.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed the Armenian Prime Minister and noted  that his visit is of particular importance for the dynamically  developing strategic partnership between the two countries.

"We are confident that it will give new impetus to the development of  the strategic partnership between our countries. This is your first  official visit to Kazakhstan. The Kazakh people have great respect  for the people of Armenia, their history, traditions, and culture,"  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said, noting that several key agreements will  be signed during the visit.

In turn, Nikol Pashinyan thanked the Kazakh President for the  invitation to visit Kazakhstan. "Let me thank you for receiving me on  an official visit to Kazakhstan and for the warm welcome in Astana.  This visit will give new impetus to our bilateral relations," he  said.  Pashinyan emphasized the Kazakh President's personal  contribution to strengthening bilateral relations.  "I believe that  this new phase of our relations was opened as a result of your  official visit to the Republic of Armenia last year, where we reached  several important agreements. Some of these agreements have already  been implemented, and others are in the process of  implementation.  It is a great honor for me to be on an official visit to Kazakhstan,"  the Armenian Prime Minister stated.