National Day was arranged in Azerbaijani pavilion at EXPO 2017 International Exhibition in Astana.

An official presentation ceremony of the Azerbaijani pavilion within the National Day was held.

The state anthems of Azerbaijan and Turkey were played.

Deputy Energy Minister of Kazakhstan Magzum Mirzagaliyev highlighted trade and economic ties between the two countries. “Agreements signed in transport, transit and tax fields further deepened bilateral beneficial cooperation,” he added.

The Deputy minister also expressed hope that EXPO 2017 exhibition will strongly contribute to cooperation among the countries in energy field.

Head of Azerbaijani delegation, Director of the Heydar Aliyev Center Anar Alakbarov highlighted deep roots of relations between the two countries. The Director recalled President Nursultan Nazarbayev`s recent visit to Azerbaijan, adding friendly and fraternal bonds between national leader Heydar Aliyev and President Nursultan Nazarbayev laid foundation of these traditions.