14.10.25
In the field of transport cooperation, the volume of transit cargo transportation between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan is increasing. According to the “Report” agency, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy, Parviz Shahbazov, made this statement during the 21st meeting of the Azerbaijan–Kazakhstan Intergovernmental Economic Cooperation Commission held in Baku.
Parviz Shahbazov said: “We are ready to deepen cooperation on the development of the Middle Corridor and to take advantage of new opportunities such as the opening of the Zangezur Corridor.” He also emphasized that cooperation in other areas, including the humanitarian field, is developing positively:
“The intergovernmental commission plays a key role in coordinating the work of the relevant state institutions of our countries. The regular meetings of the commission give additional momentum to cooperation in areas of mutual interest. I believe today’s meeting will be another important step towards expanding our mutually beneficial partnership.” According to him, the comprehensive program aims to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, energy, transport, information and communication technologies, agriculture, and humanitarian fields. Shahbazov also stressed that Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are brotherly and allied countries united by common history, culture, and a shared strategic vision for the future.
He concluded: “Thanks to the political will and wise leadership of President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, our cooperation is steadily developing in all directions. I would especially like to emphasize the importance of the declaration on strengthening strategic relations and deepening allied cooperation between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, as well as the comprehensive cooperation program for 2022–2026.”
