Bilateral
cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia was discussed today at the Akorda. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Russian Prime Minister
Mikhail Mishustin, who arrived on a working visit. The parties
noted the strengthening of strategic partnership and allied relations between
the countries, as well as the effective implementation of agreements reached at
the highest level. Tokayev emphasized that Russia remains Kazakhstan’s main trade, economic, and
investment partner. Particular attention was paid to preparations for the
Russian President’s state visit to
Kazakhstan, scheduled for May. According to the Head of State, the entire range of multifaceted
bilateral cooperation has been re-examined as part of the preparatory work.
Mishustin, in turn, thanked Tokayev for
the warm welcome and congratulated him on the successful nationwide referendum and the adoption of the new
Constitution.
«You are well aware of how economic cooperation between our countries is developing at the bilateral level. A total of 122 major projects worth approximately $25 billion have already been implemented. Trade volume is steadily approaching $30 billion. These are truly exceptional results. Russia is our main trade, economic, and investment partner, and we are, of course, delighted by this,» Tokayev said.
«Let me take this opportunity to convey to
you the best wishes of Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. Yesterday, I
discussed with him in detail the agenda of our bilateral relations, as well as
preparations for his visit to you in
May. The government is doing everything to ensure that this visit, like
previous ones, is successful. We warmly recall your visit to the Russian
Federation last November. Our governments are
currently fulfilling all the objectives set by our leaders,» noted Chairman of the Russian Government Mikhail
Mishustin.
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