Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart
Tokayev received Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who arrived in the
country to participate in the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of
the SCO member states. During the meeting, the Head of State highlighted the
progressive development of Kazakh-Russian relations in the spirit of strategic
partnership and alliance. Special attention was given to strengthening trade
and economic cooperation and promoting investment and industrial collaboration.
President Tokayev also emphasized the special importance of fully implementing
the agreements previously reached at the highest level. He noted that all
directives are strategic in nature and are intended to significantly strengthen
the multifaceted ties between the two countries. The parties discussed issues
on the regional and international agenda, as well as cooperation in
multilateral formats and integration associations.