Azerbaijan's cooperation with Central Asian countries has expanded significantly in recent years.

Operativ Media reports that President Ilham Aliyev made the remarks during his speech at the 8th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Azerbaijan and Central Asia.

Emphasizing the high level of political relations, the head of state noted that mutual high-level visits have become regular. "Economic and trade cooperation is strengthening, mutual investments are growing, and joint projects are being implemented," the president added.