The head of the Cabinet noted that the current relations between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan confirm the high level of political dialogue.

"The volume of mutual trade and investment is growing every year, and business, scientific and cultural ties are intensifying. Within the framework of the intergovernmental council, common strategic goals, conceptual approaches and directions of long-term and stable development of Kyrgyz-Kazakh cooperation are discussed. Active co-operation between our countries is taking place on multilateral platforms," he said.

A.Smailov, in turn, noted that the Kyrgyz Republic is a strategic partner of Kazakhstan.

In the first 11 months of last year alone, mutual trade grew by 12 per cent and reached $1.3 billion. The governments continue to work on the task set earlier by the heads of state to bring the volume of trade turnover to $2 billion. We are ready to further support the Kazakh-Kyrgyz strategic partnership in all areas," he said.

The parties discussed the implementation of previously reached agreements between the two countries and other issues of bilateral cooperation, including in the sphere of trade and economic cooperation and transport.