Russia and Kazakhstan are linked by relations of strategic partnership and cooperation based on traditions of friendship and mutual respect. This is stated in a welcoming speech by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to the participants of the 9th Industrial Exhibition Expo-Russia Kazakhstan 2021, which is held in Almaty.
"Russia and Kazakhstan are united by relations of strategic partnership and cooperation based on traditions of friendship, mutual respect and trust. Close interstate cooperation within the framework of integrative multilateral structures, primarily the EAEC, the CSTO and the CIS, contributes to strengthening fraternal ties between our peoples," read out a greeting from Lavrov on Wednesday, Russian Consul-General in Almaty Yevgeny Bobrov. The event is being broadcast on the exhibition's website.
According to the Russian Foreign Minister, it is important to further develop and diversify bilateral trade and economic cooperation, improve the structure and quality of trade turnover, and promote an enabling environment for companies from both countries.
As the Minister noted, congress and exhibition events make a significant contribution to these efforts. "Over the past years they have proven to be an effective platform for demonstration of achievements, exchange of experience, establishing of mutually beneficial contacts", said Lavrov. He also expressed the hope that the implementation of the exhibition program will allow its participants to come up with new joint initiatives and projects to improve the well-being of the citizens of Russia and Kazakhstan.
The 9th International Industrial Exhibition Expo-Russia Kazakhstan 2021 will be held from June 23 to 25 in Almaty. During it, the Almaty business forum "Mutual trade within the EAEU: new challenges and ways to overcome trade barriers" will also take place.
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Based on materials from TASS