Kazakhstan, Russia to sign 20 agreements
Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Vladimir Putin had negotiations behind closed doors, Kazinform News Agency learned from the Akorda press service.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev thanked Vladimir Putin for accepting the invitation to visit Kazakhstan.
"Without any exaggeration, this is a very important event in our interstate relations, which are based on a very solid foundation of strategic partnership and alliance. Today I have read your article in the mass media of Kazakhstan. I also published my article in Russian mass media. I think that we have very thoroughly, as if in unison, outlined our approaches to the development of cooperation aimed at the future. In my article, I emphasized that Kazakhstan has been and remains a reliable strategic partner and ally of Russia in this very difficult time," the President of Kazakhstan said.
According to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kazakhstan and Russia have managed not only to maintain, but also to multiply the positive dynamics of the bilateral partnership
"The agenda of your visit is quite extensive. On the eve of the visit, members of the governments worked, discussed all the issues on the agenda. Today we will adopt very important documents - 20 agreements, which will certainly give an additional strong impetus to furher development of our good-neighborly relations and cooperation," the Kazakh President stated.
Earlier, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Astana Airport.
By tradition, the Guard of Honor lined up in the Akorda Palace in honor of the Russian leader.
During a closed-door meeting with the Russian President in the Akorda, the Head of State said that the Kazakhstan-Russia relations are based on a very solid foundation of strategic partnership and alliance.
Vladimir Putin invited Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to participate in the informal end-of-year meeting in Saint Petersburg.
Recall that on November 27-28, Vladimir Putin will be on a state visit to Kazakhstan and will participate in a regular meeting of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization.
