Baku: Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev met with Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan Aghalar Atamoglanov on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission, Qazinform News Agency cites the country's Foreign Ministry.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the Kazakh Foreign Minister expressed appreciation to the Azerbaijani diplomat for his efforts aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. Highlighting the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, Minister Kosherbayev emphasized the importance of further advancing mutually beneficial ties.

"You have represented the Republic of Azerbaijan with distinction and made a significant contribution to strengthening the multifaceted cooperation between our countries. You have been a direct participant in elevating Kazakh-Azerbaijani relations to a qualitatively new level of engagement," the minister stated.

Ambassador Aghalar Atamoglanov, in his response, expressed gratitude to the Kazakh side for the support extended to him throughout his mission.

At the conclusion of the meeting, on behalf of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Yermek Kosherbayev presented Ambassador Atamoglanov with the Order of Dostyq (Friendship), 2nd class, in recognition of his contribution to the development of good-neighborly relations and the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.