Putin describes Russia-Kazakhstan relations as a 'two-way street'
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Russian President Vladimir Putin described Russia's relations with Kazakhstan as a 'two-way street' during a meeting with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Bishkek, noting dynamic development in bilateral ties, growing trade, and humanitarian cooperation including 60,000 Kazakh students studying in Russian universities.
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Russia and Kazakhstan maintain close political, economic, and cultural ties as neighboring countries and members of regional organizations such as the Eurasian Economic Union and the Collective Security Treaty Organization.
BISHKEK, August 31. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has described Russia’s relations with Kazakhstan as a "two-way street."
"Our bilateral relations are developing dynamically practically in all spheres. <…> It's a two-way street practically on all issues and now we have an opportunity to speak on this entire range of issues," he said at a meeting with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
The Russian president noted that trade between the two countries has grown this year. "We are working on a wide range of issues. Our agenda includes both large-scale projects and current matters. I am convinced that all of the can be and are being resolved. The intergovernmental commission is working robustly. I think we should thank our colleagues for their activity, for implementing all of our agreements," Putin added.
He also noted that Moscow and Astana are developing humanitarian cooperation. Some 60,000 Kazakh students are receiving education in Russian universities, he recalled.
Open Questions
- What specific large-scale projects are being discussed between the two countries?
- How will the 60,000 Kazakh students in Russian universities impact long-term bilateral relations?
