President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Russian President Vladimir Putin met
on the sidelines of the anniversary SCO Summit in Bishkek. President Putin
congratulated the Head of State on the successful holding of the Kurultai
elections, noting that the results confirmed broad public support for the
President’s strategic course. The two leaders noted that Kazakhstan and Russia
would continue to strengthen their multifaceted cooperation in the spirit of
friendship, good-neighborliness and alliance. President Tokayev thanked
Vladimir Putin for his congratulations and spoke about the work underway as
part of the constitutional reform.
«The modernization process in
Kazakhstan will continue in line with our national interests. We fully
understand that reform for the sake of reform must by no means be pursued.
Above all, we must proceed from the interests of our citizens. The Government
is currently working to implement all the agreements that have been signed. As
you rightly noted, trade is growing at an accelerated pace, with an increase
recorded compared to last year. I believe that Russia will remain our key
investment and trading partner,»
President Tokayev said.
In addition to the development of trade, economic and investment
cooperation, the leaders of Kazakhstan and Russia discussed the implementation
of joint projects of mutual interest. They also exchanged views on current
international and regional issues. Vladimir Putin noted the dynamic development
of bilateral relations across virtually all areas.
«The Intergovernmental Commission is working actively, and we should thank our colleagues for their efforts and for implementing all the agreements we have reached. What is particularly encouraging is the development of our ties in the humanitarian sphere. 60,000 students from Kazakhstan are studying at Russian universities. A branch of one of Kazakhstan’s leading higher education institutions was recently opened in Omsk. We have virtually a two-way exchange across almost all areas of cooperation,» Russian President Putin said.
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