Armenian delegations are expected to take part in several international events in Kazakhstan this year, as the two countries look to deepen cultural and broader cooperation.

The announcement came during the Artexpo exhibition held near the Agarak Cultural Centre, where delegations from CIS countries showcased traditional crafts, cultural items and products in national pavilions.

Speaking to Armenpress, Kazakhstan’s Deputy Minister of Culture and Information, Aibek Sydykov, said Armenia and Kazakhstan have long-standing ties across multiple sectors, including culture and humanitarian cooperation.

He noted that Kazakhstan hosted Days of Kazakh Culture in Yerevan last year, while an Armenian delegation visited Astana in 2024 as part of ongoing exchanges.

“There are various formats of cooperation, including on international platforms. We regularly take part in joint festivals and conferences, and we intend to further expand this cooperation,” Sydykov said.

He added that Armenia, along with other CIS partners, has already been invited to participate in a number of international events in Kazakhstan this year, including one dedicated to Turkic cultural heritage.

Sydykov, who is visiting Armenia for the first time, described the decision to designate the town of Meghri as a CIS cultural capital as a historic step.

During his visit, he toured several Armenian cultural landmarks and highlighted the significance of preserving them.

“Sites such as the Surb Hovhannes Church in Meghri could be considered for inclusion on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. The church is unique for its valuable medieval frescoes,” he said.

Sydykov also stressed the broader importance of Armenia–Kazakhstan relations, noting that cooperation between Central Asia and the South Caucasus carries growing geopolitical significance.

“Our countries should make full use of this potential, both to strengthen bilateral ties and to promote regional cooperation,” he added.