Tokayev assesses significance of Baku-Yerevan peace deal

The agreements reached between Azerbaijan and Armenia in Washington open up new opportunities for developing cooperation both in the South Caucasus and beyond, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the International Forum 'Peace and Trust: Unity of Goals for a Sustainable Future' in Ashgabat.

"In our view, the signing of a joint peace declaration by Azerbaijan and Armenia is of historic significance, opening up broad prospects for multifaceted cooperation in the region and beyond," Tokayev said.

The Kazakh leader expressed hope for the speedy conclusion of a comprehensive peace treaty that guarantees stability in the South Caucasus.

The Ashgabat forum is marking the International Year of Peace and Trust, the International Day of Neutrality, and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality.