YEREVAN, APRIL 16, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan had a telephone conversation with Kazakhstan Prime Minister Karim Massimov, on the latter’s initiative. Karim Massimov congratulated Hovik Abrahamyan on his appointment as Prime Minister of Armenia, wishing him new achievements and every success in that important and responsible mission. As "Armenpress" was informed by the Government Information and Public Relations Department, the interlocutors expressed confidence, that the joint efforts will ensure the further expansion and development of cooperation between Armenia and Kazakhstan.

On his part, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan also congratulated Karim Massimov on assuming the postion of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan.

Karim Massimov invited Hovik Abrahamyan to Kazakhstan at a suitable time.