President of Russia noted the impressive progress achieved by Kazakhstan in economic, social, scientific and technical spheres, as well as the country's constructive role in solving pressing issues on regional and international agendas, including as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and as part of the Astana process.
Vladimir Putin praised Russia-Kazakhstan relations of strategic partnership and alliance, and expressed confidence in further stepping up their constructive bilateral cooperation in all areas and interaction as part of the Eurasian integration processes.