President Vahagn Khachaturyan’s working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan

The President of the Republic, Vahagn Khachaturyan, met with the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, within the framework of his working visit to Kazakhstan.

The presidents noted with satisfaction that relations between the two countries are developing with steady and positive dynamics, encompassing various areas of cooperation. At the same time, both sides emphasized that there is significant untapped potential, the full realization of which requires targeted and consistent steps, as well as the expansion of joint initiatives.

During the conversation, the sides thoroughly addressed regional developments, emphasizing that after the events of August 2025, a qualitatively new situation has emerged in the South Caucasus. In this context, it was noted that the current realities open up new opportunities for the region and neighbouring countries to rethink their cooperation and build it on more predictable, mutually beneficial, and long-term foundations. Particular importance was attached to peace, stability, and the development of communications as key prerequisites for economic activity and the deepening of mutual ties.

During the meeting, the presidents exchanged views on ways to expand cooperation in the fields of economy, high technologies and artificial intelligence, agriculture, education and science, as well as other promising sectors. The importance of promoting innovation, developing scientific and educational ties, exchanging professional experience and best practices, and implementing joint programs was highlighted, as these can contribute to the economic growth and increased competitiveness of both countries.

The sides also emphasized the importance of continuously strengthening cooperation on international and regional platforms, highlighting the need for the effective use of multilateral formats. In this context, the advancement of coordinated agendas and the alignment of positions on issues of common interest were underscored, for the benefit of both countries and broader regional stability.

At the end of the meeting, the presidents reaffirmed their readiness to continue developing and deepening bilateral relations, elevating them to a qualitatively new level.

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President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan delivered a speech at the UN Regional Ecological Summit held in Astana.

“I express my sincere gratitude to the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, as well as to the Government and the people of Kazakhstan for their traditional warm hospitality and the excellent organization of this important event.

Armenia highly appreciates Kazakhstan’s efforts to advance international cooperation in addressing climate change and environmental degradation in the region and beyond. This forum plays an important role as a platform for dialogue, bringing together governments, scientific community and civil society to address the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation.

As a landlocked developing and mountainous country, Armenia is already facing serious impacts of climate change, while our contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions is only about 0.02%. Over the past decades, the average temperature in the country has increased by more than 1 degree Celsius and is projected to continue rising by mid-century. Climate change has led to more extreme weather events, such as floods and heatwaves, causing significant economic losses and threatening livelihoods.

Declining precipitation and glacier retreat are contributing to a scarcity of water resources. Access to freshwater is under increasing pressure, in particular in rural communities. Water scarcity threatens the fragile mountainous ecosystems, affects agriculture and the overall well-being of our population.

In this context, we welcome Kazakhstan’s initiative to hold consultations with international partners on strengthening cooperation for the effective management of water resources. Armenia will actively participate in these consultations.

Armenia demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to contribute to global climate action. We have set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 44% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels through domestic efforts, and up to 52% with international support.

Armenia undertakes these commitments with full awareness of its national capacities and the importance of international cooperation in advancing climate change mitigation and adaptation, guided by the principle of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities.

Temperature rise is among the drivers of biodiversity loss, affecting unique ecosystems and endemic species worldwide with profound impacts on human health, food security and economy. It is therefore crucial to scale up global efforts on conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. This year, Armenia will host the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity.

This reflects our small country’s strong commitment to promote global nature conservation efforts. Armenia looks forward to welcoming you all at Biodiversity COP17 in Yerevan this October to review our progress and identify ways to accelerate efforts to restore and protect the environment for present and future generations.

International cooperation, mobilization of financial resources, sharing of expertise and technology remain essential to address interlinked ecological problems, strengthen climate resilience, support sustainable agriculture and food security and promote efficient water management.

Armenia stands ready to cooperate with its regional and international partners, share our experience and to learn from others. Together, we can protect our planet Earth, ensure long-term resilience and well-being for our societies.”

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The President of the Republic, Vahagn Khachaturyan, met with the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, within the framework of his working visit to Kazakhstan.

During the meeting, the heads of the two states noted with satisfaction the effective and mutually beneficial cooperation established between Armenia and Mongolia on various international platforms and within multilateral formats. At the same time, the sides emphasized that there remains considerable untapped potential in bilateral relations, the realization of which requires more targeted and consistent efforts.

The President of Mongolia presented a number of international initiatives and events held in his country in recent years, placing special emphasis on programs aimed at expanding women’s participation and developing their potential. He expressed hope that Armenian women politicians and business representatives would also actively participate in these initiatives in the future, contributing to the deepening of cooperation.

During the conversation, regional developments were also addressed. The President of the Republic noted that after August 8, 2025, the South Caucasus entered a new stage of development, where the principles of good neighbourliness, stability, and peaceful coexistence have gained key importance.

The presidents also discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in the fields of agriculture, education, science, high technologies, and artificial intelligence. The sides highlighted the importance of exchanging experience and implementing joint programs in these areas as an important foundation for the further development of bilateral relations.

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The President of the Republic, Vahagn Khachaturyan, met with the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, within the framework of his working visit to Kazakhstan.

During the meeting, the sides emphasized the importance of the continuous development and deepening of mutually beneficial cooperation on international platforms, noting that coordinated and active interaction within multilateral formats contributes both to the advancement of the bilateral agenda and to more effective alignment of positions on regional and global issues. In this context, the presidents reaffirmed their readiness to continue constructive cooperation within the framework of international organizations.

Referring to bilateral relations, the interlocutors noted that, despite the existing positive dynamics, the cooperation potential has not yet been fully realized. The importance of implementing practical steps aimed at intensifying economic ties, promoting direct contacts between business communities, and exploring investment opportunities was highlighted.

During the conversation, special attention was paid to the ways of introducing direct flights between the two countries. The sides noted that such an initiative could significantly contribute to strengthening people-to-people contacts, developing tourism, as well as stimulating business and trade-economic cooperation, creating new opportunities for mutually beneficial projects.

The presidents stressed the importance of exchanging experience in various fields, highlighting especially the role of agriculture, high technologies, and related sectors. It was noted that expanding cooperation in these directions, introducing innovative solutions, and exchanging professional experience could significantly increase the economic competitiveness of both countries and promote sustainable development.

During the meeting, regional developments were also discussed. The sides emphasized the necessity of strengthening stability, peace, and mutual trust as an important prerequisite for long-term development, underlining the significance of continuous constructive dialogue and cooperation.