Talks held between foreign ministers of Kazakhstan and Russia

Nur-Sultan, April 8, 2021 - Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia  Sergey Lavrov, who arrived with 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 politics and economy, transit and transport, energy, military and technical sectors, as well as the interaction of the two countries within international organizations and regional integration associations such as the CIS, EAEU, CSTO, SCO and CICA.

Minister Tileuberdi noted that Russia-related vector remains the most important priority of Kazakhstan's foreign policy and there are no unresolved issues in the bilateral relations. Kazakhstan highly values the allied relations between the two countries.

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

They also considered issues of preparation for events at the highest and high level, including the upcoming 17th Forum of Interregional Cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia in Kokshetau with the participation of the heads of two states.

As part of the visit, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is expected to receive the Russian Foreign Minister.