Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will host his Kazakh counterpart, Erzhan Kazykhanov, for talks in Moscow. This marks Kazykhanov's first official visit to Russia since his appointment as Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister.
During a briefing, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated the ministers will comprehensively discuss bilateral cooperation across political, trade, economic, and cultural spheres, particularly in preparation for Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's upcoming state visit to Russia.
“Special attention will be given to Russian-Kazakh cooperation within Eurasian integration frameworks—the CSTO, EAEU, CIS, and SCO,” Zakharova noted.
The foreign ministers are also expected to align their positions on key regional and global issues and exchange views on current international challenges.
Enduring Partnership
President Vladimir Putin previously emphasized Russia's deep appreciation of its relationship with Kazakhstan during their meeting at the CIS summit in Dushanbe. Tokayev, addressing the Russia-Central Asia summit, affirmed that Russia “has been, remains, and will continue to be Kazakhstan's ally and strategic partner.” The Kazakh president had earlier acknowledged Putin's significant personal contribution to strengthening the strategic partnership and neighborly relations between the two nations.
President Tokayev is scheduled to make a state visit to Russia on November 12. “We attach great importance to this event and are preparing thoroughly. We believe it will mark a milestone in enhancing our strategic partnership and alliance,” Tokayev remarked during his Dushanbe meeting with Putin.
The Kazakh leader highlighted that Kazakhstan and Russia share the world's longest continuous land border—7,591 kilometers. “The ties between our countries suggest that Kazakhstan and Russia are, in the best sense, destined for eternal alliance, strategic partnership, and ultimately, lasting friendship,” he stated.
The visit follows President Putin's state trip to Kazakhstan in November 2024.
Economic Ties
Russian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Alexey Borodavkin noted in a February interview with TASS that bilateral relations are developing “across all dimensions,” particularly emphasizing the successful expansion of economic cooperation. “No Western sanctions can halt this progress,” the diplomat underscored.
Tokayev has recognized Russia as one of Kazakhstan's primary investors. Energy collaboration remains a vital area, with growing cooperation in electric power and nuclear energy. During an October 10 meeting, the Kazakh president proposed discussing several joint projects with Russia, including the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan.
Additionally, Tokayev has advocated for creating joint grain deep-processing clusters in partnership with Russia.
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Based on materials from TASS