Overview
- Russia’s Foreign Ministry described Kazakhstan as a friend, closest ally and strategic partner with rapidly developing ties.
- The agenda includes political, trade and cultural cooperation as well as coordination within the EAEU, CSTO, CIS and SCO frameworks.
- Officials said the ministers will synchronize positions on key regional and global issues and exchange views on current international problems.
- The visit is formally linked to preparations for Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s upcoming state visit to Russia.
- Previously flagged joint projects remain on the table, including a proposed nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan and grain deep-processing clusters.