BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 19. Kazakhstan and
Montenegro have signed a joint declaration in Astana aimed at
expanding bilateral trade, transport links, and tourism
cooperation, press service of Kazakh president says.
The declaration was signed following talks between Kazakh
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Montenegrin President Jakov
Milatović during the latter's state visit.
"On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of
diplomatic relations, based on genuine friendship and mutual
respect, the Presidents reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to
further strengthening and diversifying bilateral cooperation for
the benefit of both countries and their peoples," the declaration
says.
The two leaders agreed to expand trade and encourage investment
in energy, logistics, construction, and digital technologies,
including artificial intelligence. They also highlighted the role
of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, with Kazakhstan
positioned as a key link between manufacturing hubs in Asia and
markets in Europe.
Kazakhstan reaffirmed its support for Montenegro's bid to join
the European Union, while Montenegro praised Kazakhstan's
institutional reforms and its role in water resource management and
climate diplomacy.
The two sides also agreed to hold a bilateral round table on
expanding direct flights, increasing seasonal tourism, and
launching joint research projects between universities in the two
countries.
