Russia’s Izvestia newspaper publishes article by Kazakh President

Russia’s Izvestia newspaper publishes article by Kazakh President

Today marks the beginning of the state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Kazakhstan, at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Ahead of the visit, the Russian socio-political newspaper Izvestia published an article by President Tokayev. In the article, the Kazakh President emphasizes that the relations between Kazakhstan and Russia serve as a model of strong and unbreakable friendship. The strategic partnership and alliance are based on close historical and cultural ties, as well as a shared responsibility for the future of both peoples. Thanks to the efforts of both governments and business representatives, trade and economic cooperation is steadily gaining momentum. In 2023, Russian companies invested over $3 billion in Kazakhstan, and Kazakhstan invested the same amount in the Russian economy. The article also highlights joint projects in various sectors. More than 90 projects worth $18 billion have already been implemented, with another 49 currently in progress. According to the Head of State, a wide range of issues will be discussed during the upcoming meeting with the President of Russia.

Article by Russian President published in Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspaper

Meanwhile, an article by Russian President Vladimir Putin was also published in the Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspaper. He emphasized that the relations between the two countries are truly allied and continue to develop actively in all directions. Evidence of this is the impressive figures of bilateral trade turnover. Last year, it set a new record, surpassing $28 billion. As of the first nine months of 2024, it has already exceeded $20 billion. According to Vladimir Putin, companies from both countries are implementing a number of major joint projects. These efforts contribute to comprehensive economic modernization and the strengthening of the technological sovereignty of Russia and Kazakhstan. Vladimir Putin also noted that the state corporation Rosatom possesses unique technologies and is ready for new large-scale projects with Kazakhstan. In conclusion, Vladimir Putin emphasized that Russia is committed to further developing its multifaceted relations of friendship and alliance with Kazakhstan.