Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that relations between Russia and Kazakhstan are developing "very successfully, on an upward trend" on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov states that Russian President Vladimir Putin's second state visit to Kazakhstan in a single term reflects the exceptionally high and comprehensive nature of Russia-Kazakhstan relations.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with his Kazakh counterpart Yermek Kosherbayev in Astana, affirming that Russia-Kazakhstan relations continue to expand across all sectors. Lavrov highlighted positive trade and investment momentum, noting the majority of transactions occur in national currencies without intermediaries. He emphasized privileged partnership in transport, humanitarian, and education spheres, with continued cooperation through EAEU, CSTO, CIS, and SCO.
