The President of Armenia, Armen Sarkissian, had a telephonic conversation with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, and congratulated him on assuming this office.

In particular, Sarkissian expressed a conviction that the traditions of friendship and mutual respect between the two countries and peoples will continue to serve as a reliable foundation for the development and deepening of cooperation between Armenia and Kazakhstan.

Also, President Sarkissian issued a message of congratulations to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for assuming the office of President of Kazakhstan.

In his message, Sarkissian expressed a conviction that, with joint efforts, they will be able to give a new impetus to increasing the effectiveness of interstate cooperation between their two countries.