Relations between Astana and Moscow have a decisive influence on many fundamental processes throughout the Eurasian space. This was stated by the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in an article published in Rossiyskaya Gazeta on the eve of the state visit of the head of the Kazakh state to Russia.
“Kazakhstan and Russia have managed to build a high-quality and meaningful strategic partnership and alliance. The basis of such cooperation is the conscious desire of our peoples to be together in this turbulent, unpredictable time. In other words, eternal friendship is a guiding star for our states and peoples. Relations between the two countries are mature and stable, because they are built on deep trust, respect and equality. Mutual responsibility for the future of our peoples allows us to find solutions to all issues on the agenda of bilateral cooperation. In my understanding, the strategic partnership and alliance of Kazakhstan and Russia is an extremely important factor in creating a system of Eurasian security,” he said.
Tokayev noted that all achievements in bilateral cooperation are inextricably linked with energetic, productive cooperation. activities in this direction by President Vladimir Putin. “In Kazakhstan, he enjoys constant respect as a statesman of global scale, his name is on the lips of politicians and ordinary people in almost all countries of the world,” he indicated.
“In the extensive agenda of my visit to Moscow, a key item will be the signing of the Declaration on the transition of relations between Kazakhstan and Russia to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance. This document will certainly open a new era in bilateral relations, will confirm an unprecedented level of mutual trust and joint readiness for closer work in all areas,” the Kazakh leader continued.
According to him, Russia is one of the country’s three largest foreign trade partners, while Kazakhstan is among Russia’s top five trading partners.
“The foundation of industrial cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia is more than 170 joint projects with a total investment volume of over $50 billion, with the participation of a number of large Russian ones. companies such as Sibur, Gazprom, Lukoil, EuroChem, high-tech factories are being built in our country for the production of polyethylene, butadiene, mineral fertilizers and other popular high-tech products. The production of tires has been established with Tatneft, and components for trucks with KAMAZ. In general, over 20 thousand companies with Russian capital are successfully operating in Kazakhstan,” he said. Tokayev.