TEHRAN – The value of trade between Iran and Kazakhstan increased by 77 percent in the first six months of 2018 compared to the same period last year, IRNA reported on Sunday quoting Iranian ambassador in Astana as saying.

Mojtaba Damirchilu made the remarks in a meeting with the Kazakh Prime Minister Bakytzhan Sagintayev in Astana.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed various issues, including the further development of comprehensive cooperation in various areas including trade, economy, investments, industries and commodity and transportation.

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