The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is
underway, bringing together world leaders, top executives, and international
media representatives. Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with media
delegates as part of the forum’s agenda. Askar Jaldinov, Deputy Director of the
Kazakh President’s TV and Radio Complex, asked a question about the prospects
for developing trade and economic relations between the two countries. In
response, Putin emphasized that energy is a key area of bilateral cooperation.
He noted that Russia intends to expand its partnership with Kazakhstan in the
gas sector, including joint efforts to access third-country markets.
«We have a special relationship with Kazakhstan - that is
obvious and well understood by all. These are allied relations in the truest
sense of the word. Our shared history, our time as part of a single state, and
the vast number of interpersonal and humanitarian ties between our peoples hold
great significance. Kazakhstan is also a member of the CSTO, our defense
alliance, as well as of our economic union. We cooperate with Kazakhstan within
the SCO and other international organizations as well,» Putin said.
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