Telephone conversation with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev 2019-12-31 12:55:00 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The two presidents expressed satisfaction with the development of the strategic partnership and alliance between Russia and Kazakhstan. They reaffirmed their commitment to keeping up proactive top-level dialogue. The two heads of state exchanged warm New Year greetings.