Overview
- The Kazakh president arrived in Moscow under a Russian Su‑35 escort and was received at Vnukovo‑2 by First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov.
- Putin and Tokayev held a one‑on‑one meeting and informal dinner in the Kremlin lasting about three hours, with official negotiations set for Wednesday.
- Tokayev said the visit will produce a Declaration elevating bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance.
- The Kremlin said every area of cooperation will be examined in detail, with energy and three‑way gas projects with Uzbekistan singled out as priorities.
- The program foresees a package of agreements, leaders’ remarks to media, participation in the interregional forum by video, and a state banquet, while humanitarian ties such as language and education were underscored.