President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received the Chairman
of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, Marlen Mamataliyev. Welcoming the
guest, the Head of State emphasized the special significance of this first
official visit to Kazakhstan for strengthening bilateral relations. Tokayev
noted that there are no contradictions or disagreements between the two
countries and that good-neighborly relations will continue to deepen further.
He also congratulated the Kyrgyz Republic on its election as a non-permanent
member of the UN Security Council, calling it a historic event for the entire
region. For his part, Mamataliyev reaffirmed that the Kyrgyz side supports the
large-scale constitutional reforms underway in Kazakhstan, which are laying a
solid foundation for building a progressive Kazakhstan. The sides discussed
interparliamentary cooperation and the implementation of previously reached
agreements. Astana and Bishkek are set to further develop their strategic
partnership and alliance.

