'Kazakhstan keen on improving ties with Azerbaijan'

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov received Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Amangeldy Zhumabayev on Monday, the press service of the Ministry told Trend.

Zhumabayev congratulated Azerbaijan on election as a nonpermanent member of the UN Security Council. Zhumabayev noted that Kazakhstan is interested in further development of cooperation with Azerbaijan in various spheres.

The deputy minister noted the two countries' mutual support in the frame of international organizations on various issues and the need for enhanced cooperation in this field.

Zhumabayev appreciated the support of Azerbaijan in Kazakhstan's output of products to the world market.

During the meeting both sides expressed satisfaction with the strengthening of the legal framework between the two countries and stressed the importance of continuing work in this direction. The sides also exchanged views on matters of mutual interest.