“I am confident that, through joint efforts, we will continue to comprehensively develop the strategic partnership between Moscow and Astana. Your upcoming state visit to the Russian Federation will undoubtedly contribute to this,” reads the message.

Putin emphasized that Russian-Kazakhstani relations are at a very high level. “Our countries cooperate successfully in various areas,” Putin noted.

The Russian leader also highlighted the effective interaction within the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Eurasian Economic Union, the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and other multilateral structures.

According to the Russian president, Kazakhstan “is confidently moving forward along the path of socioeconomic development, constantly strengthening its position on the international stage.” “I wish you, dear Kasym-Zhomart Kemelevich, good health and success, and well-being and prosperity to all citizens of Kazakhstan,” Putin concluded.

On October 25, Kazakhstan celebrates its national holiday, Republic Day. On that day, 35 years ago, the Declaration on the State Sovereignty of Kazakhstan was adopted.

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