On May 14, Alen Simonyan, the Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia, met with Kasym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of Kazakhstan, during his official visit to Astana.
During the meeting, the sides discussed the bilateral relations agenda and regional developments. Simonyan welcomed Kazakhstan’s statements regarding the completion of negotiations on a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as Astana’s support for a constructive dialogue between the two countries.
He also emphasized Armenia’s interest in actively expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in the trade and economic sectors.
Notably, in April 2024, during an official visit to Armenia, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev offered Kazakhstan's assistance in hosting peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan. He emphasized Kazakhstan's readiness to provide a venue for negotiations, underscoring the country's commitment to regional stability and its capacity to serve as a mediator without assuming a direct mediating role. Subsequently, in May 2024, Kazakhstan hosted a two-day meeting in Almaty between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. Kazakhstan did not participate directly in the discussions, but it provided the necessary infrastructure and support to facilitate the dialogue.