Russia, Kazakhstan sign landmark declaration on strengthening bilateral cooperation

MOSCOW

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed on Wednesday a Declaration on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Speaking at an official ceremony at the Kremlin, Putin highlighted that this declaration among other things outlines measures aimed at enhancing regional partnerships and border cooperation.

Putin also mentioned ongoing discussions regarding potential increases in gas deliveries from Russia to Kazakhstan.

"Gazprom (Russian national energy corporation), has consistently supplied gas to Kazakhstan’s consumers over several years. Now we are exploring possibilities to augment these deliveries, particularly focusing on regions such as northern and eastern parts of the country, which house significant industrial facilities," he said.

For his part, Tokayev underscored Russia's pivotal role as Kazakhstan's key partner.

“Russia is Kazakhstan's most important partner, and cooperation is developing despite the difficult international situation,” he stressed.

Earlier in the day, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov had already indicated Moscow's substantial interest in the agreement.