Discussions were held between the heads of the Foreign Ministries of Kazakhstan and Russia

Nur-Sultan, April 8, 2021 - Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, who arrived on a working visit to Nur-Sultan, held bilateral talks.

The ministers discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Kazakh-Russian cooperation in the political and economic fields, transit-transport, energy, military-technical spheres, as well as the interaction of the two countries within the framework of international organizations and regional integration associations, such as the CIS, EAEU, CSTO, SCO and CICA.

M. Tleuberdi noted that the Russian vector remains the most important priority of Kazakhstan's foreign policy and there are no unresolved issues in bilateral relations. Allied relations between the two countries are highly valued in Kazakhstan.

The parties exchanged views on topical aspects of the international agenda, including ensuring regional stability and security in Central Asia, the South Caucasus and the Middle East.

The issues of preparation for events at the highest and high level were also considered, including the upcoming XVII Forum of interregional cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia in Kokshetau with the participation of the heads of two states.

As part of the visit program, it is expected that the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation will be received by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.