Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attends VII Consultative Meeting of Central Asian Presidents in Tashkent

Tokayev thanked Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for the warm welcome and high level of organization of the summit.

He also welcomed Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, calling Azerbaijan’s accession to the format as a full member a historic decision. Tokayev expressed confidence that Baku, in its new status, will make a significant contribution to strengthening regional cooperation.

Highlighting the effectiveness of the consultative meetings, Tokayev noted that Central Asia is undergoing a period of large-scale transformation.

"We can say with confidence that the days of closed borders and isolation are behind us. The internal cohesion of the region, achieved through joint efforts, opens up broad horizons for the development and international cooperation for our countries. The region's important role in global processes is recognized by the world's leading states. Against this backdrop, interest in the ‘Central Asia +” format is growing. This year is indicative in this regard, as evidenced by summits held with key foreign partners. In my opinion, the main objectives of such a partnership are to strengthen stability in the region, ensure sustainable progress, and promote well-being and prosperity of our countries and peoples. Our goal is to consolidate Central Asia's status as a region of dynamic socio-economic development, comprehensive cooperation, peace and prosperity,” the Kazakh President said.

Earlier, Kazinform News Agency reported that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Tashkent for a state visit. The Kazakh, Uzbek leaders held talks .

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed the II meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council. The presidents took part via videoconference in a ceremony of launching joint projects of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev presented Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with Uzbekistan’s highest state award.

Here is the list of key agreements signed as part of the Kazakh President's state visit to Uzbekistan.

Later, the leaders of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan held a joint briefing for mass media.