Message to Nursultan Nazarbayev 2020-06-18 18:30:00 Vladimir Putin sent the first President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev a message expressing support in connection with information that Mr Nazarbayev has contracted the coronavirus. The message reads, in part: “I would like to offer you sincere and friendly support at this difficult moment. I am sure that your extraordinary energy, vigour and optimism will help you overcome the virus in a short time. I sincerely wish you a full recovery and good health for many years to come.”