Vladimir Putin once again thanked Nursultan Nazarbayev for his personal contribution to the development of allied bilateral relations and to the success of the Eurasian integration project.
Confidence was expressed that the first President of Kazakhstan would continue to actively contribute to the efforts to strengthen cooperation within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union.
The President of Russia congratulated Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on assuming office as the President of Kazakhstan and wished him every success in this responsible position.
The parties agreed to closely coordinate their actions in the interests of stronger Russia-Kazakhstan ties and to organise a visit by Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Russia in the near future.