During the meeting, the parties discussed pressing issues of bilateral cooperation and interaction within the framework of Eurasian economic integration.

Leader of the Nation emphasized the special confidential character of the existing relations between Kazakhstan and Russia.

- Ten thousand joint ventures have been established. Russia is Kazakhstan’s largest economic partner. Over all the years of my work, close and trusting relationships have been built with your country. And today we follow all our agreements, said the First President of Kazakhstan.

Nursultan Nazarbayev noted the importance of taking joint efforts to further deepen and expand cooperation between the two states.

- Russia remains our main ally, partner in all areas. Our relations are valuable and will advance. I said earlier that under the conditions of sanctions, special attention should be paid to the creation of joint ventures in various economic sectors, said the Leader of Nation.

The First President of Kazakhstan expressed confidence that the Embassy’s activities will continue to be aimed at rapprochement and strengthening of friendly relations between the countries.

- In Russia they have the deepest respect for you, as the creator and architect of independent Kazakhstan, the First President - the Leader of Nation. You remain the guarantor of maintaining the strategic course of development, said the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation.

The Russian Ambassador to Kazakhstan has noted the availability of prospects for further strengthening cooperation in foreign policy and security as well.

In addition, Nursultan Nazarbayev was briefed on the measures being taken to create and develop joint ventures of Kazakhstan and Russia, as well as improving investment cooperation.