Trade minister: Azerbaijan - key partner of Kazakhstan in South Caucasus

Azerbaijan is a key and promising partner of Kazakhstan in the South Caucasus region, Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin said at the 19th meeting of the Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation in Baku, Report informs.

He noted that this event is held within the framework of the preparation for the Azerbaijani president’s visit to Kazakhstan, which will give a new impetus to the development of bilateral cooperation.

The Kazakh minister of trade noted that over the past year, the growth of trade between the two countries amounted to 39%. However, there is potential for its further development, he added.

“The Azerbaijani market is of particular interest to Kazakhstan,” Serik Zhumangarin said.