Kazakhstan and Armenia are moving toward a more substantive and results-oriented phase in their bilateral relations. This was evident during a recent meeting between Ambassador of Kazakhstan Bolat Imanbayev and Armenia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mnatsakan Safaryan, where the focus shifted from formal dialogue to concrete cooperation, DKNews.kz reports.
From dialogue to strategic partnership
During the negotiations, the two sides reviewed the outcomes of bilateral cooperation over the past year. Both noted steady positive momentum and a clear practical orientation in Kazakh-Armenian relations. According to the participants, regular political dialogue and the consistent implementation of previously reached agreements have played a decisive role in expanding cooperation across a wide range of areas.
These efforts, the sides подчеркнули, have allowed relations to reach the level of a strategic partnership - not only in political terms, but also through tangible economic and institutional engagement.
Constitutional reform: Kazakhstan’s experience
Ambassador Bolat Imanbayev briefed the Armenian side on the key directions of Kazakhstan’s constitutional reform. He emphasized that the changes are aimed at modernizing the system of public administration and strengthening the resilience and effectiveness of state institutions.
The discussion sparked interest in the context of exchanging governance experience, especially as many countries in the region are reassessing state management models amid global uncertainty.
Economy at the center of the agenda
A significant part of the meeting was devoted to practical aspects of bilateral cooperation. The parties discussed steps to increase mutual trade, stimulate investment activity, and expand industrial and technological cooperation. Special attention was paid to joint projects in the trade and economic sphere that could bring measurable results in the near term.
The sides also reviewed progress in implementing agreements reached during the official visit of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to Kazakhstan, confirming their commitment to turning political agreements into working mechanisms.
Direct flights back on the agenda
One of the most practical issues discussed was the resumption of direct air connections between Kazakhstan and Armenia. The sides agreed that restoring direct flights would be a crucial factor in intensifying business ties, humanitarian exchanges, and tourism.
Experts note that improved connectivity often acts as a catalyst for broader economic and people-to-people interaction, especially between geographically distant but politically aligned partners.
What comes next
The meeting concluded with a discussion of joint events planned for the current year. Both sides confirmed their readiness to maintain regular contacts and continue practical cooperation aimed at further strengthening and gradually developing Kazakh-Armenian relations.
Overall, the talks in Yerevan highlighted a shared intention to move beyond declarations and focus on implementation. For Kazakhstan and Armenia, the strategic partnership is increasingly defined not by rhetoric, but by concrete projects, connectivity, and long-term cooperation.
