The meeting took place at the Akorda residence on January 30, 2025.
"During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed the prospects for the development of the Kazakh-Russian strategic partnership, paying special attention to strengthening trade, economic, and investment cooperation, including within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union," the message published on the Akorda Telegram channel on Thursday stated.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highly appreciated Mikhail Mishustin's personal contribution to strengthening the bonds of friendship and good neighborliness between the countries and emphasized the importance of implementing the agreements reached during the state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Astana on November 27, 2024.
"The relations between our countries are on the rise and encompass almost all areas of cooperation. We view your visit to Astana as an important step in implementing the agreements reached at the highest level. During Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin's visit to Kazakhstan, a regional forum was successfully held in Ufa. This year, we have planned to hold another forum, this time in Uralsk, on the territory of Kazakhstan. I believe that this format of cooperation undoubtedly brings useful results," the president emphasized.
Mikhail Mishustin expressed readiness to continue the practical implementation of the tasks set by the leaders of the two states.
"I would like to take this opportunity to convey the best wishes from the President of Russia, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. Indeed, he was here on a historic state visit last November. And you, esteemed Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich, visited Russia in December, in Saint Petersburg. The regions' forum is very important for us. The regions of Russia directly interact with many areas of Kazakhstan. As you mentioned, this is a very important format, and we will continue to support the growth of its effectiveness. Kazakhstan is a close neighbor and ally of the Russian Federation. Our relations are built on the principles of friendship and mutual respect," noted the Chairman of the Government of Russia.
Mikhail Mishustin informed Kassym-Jomart Tokayev about the results of the negotiations between the governmental delegations of Kazakhstan and Russia, noting that the agreements reached across the entire spectrum of the bilateral agenda will serve to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation.
During the meeting, special attention was given to the further implementation of joint projects in energy, industry, transport infrastructure, agriculture, and other areas. Current issues of scientific, technical, and cultural-humanitarian interaction were also discussed.
Earlier, it was reported that the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, and the Chairman of the Government of Russia, Mikhail Mishustin, held bilateral negotiations in Astana. During this meeting, the implementation of the agreements reached between Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Vladimir Putin regarding the increase of bilateral trade volume was discussed.