NUR-SULTAN, June 19. /TASS/. The authorities of Kazakhstan have decided to introduce a visa-free regime for Iranian citizens for a period of 14 days, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during a meeting with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran.

"We are introducing a visa-free regime for Iranian citizens for a period of 14 days. This measure is aimed at further expanding cooperation in various areas, in particular intensifying contacts among representatives of the business community, attracting a large number of tourists. I believe that Iranian businessmen will fully use this advantage," Tokayev said as quoted by his press service.

The Kazakh President also noted that in the first half of this year, mutual trade reached 50%. "The next goal is to boost it without slowing down the rate. We have all the necessary potential for this. I highly appreciate your contribution to the development of our partnership. For my part, I am ready to make every effort to promote our cooperation," Tokayev said at a meeting with Raisi.