President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a congratulatory telegram to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of Victory Day. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

According to the Akorda, Tokayev emphasized the special significance of this date in the history of Azerbaijani statehood. He also noted its importance for strengthening long-term peace and stability in the South Caucasus in the interests of all countries in the region.

The head of state highly appreciated the level of strategic partnership and alliance between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan and expressed confidence in further strengthening relations for the benefit of the two peoples.

Earlier, Kursiv wrote that on October 15, at a meeting in Baku, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Ilham Aliyev confirmed their intention to bring trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan to $1 billion. The presidents also discussed expanding supplies of Kazakh energy resources through Azerbaijan and joint projects in industry, energy, transport and agriculture.

Thus, the strategic partnership and allied relations between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan continue to strengthen, including through mutual congratulations and high-level meetings. According to the Akorda, in the telegram on the occasion of Victory Day in Azerbaijan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev particularly noted the significance of this holiday for regional stability.