The Washington Accords between Azerbaijan and Armenia open up broad opportunities for developing comprehensive cooperation in the South Caucasus and beyond.

Axar.az informs Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said this at the International Peace and Trust Forum in Ashgabat.

"In our view, the signing of a joint peace declaration by Azerbaijan and Armenia is of historic significance, opening up broad prospects for comprehensive cooperation in the region and beyond. We hope for the speedy conclusion of a comprehensive peace treaty that guarantees stability in the South Caucasus," Tokayev said.

The Kazakh president expressed hope that Baku and Yerevan will sign a final peace agreement in the near future.