Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting Kazakhstan, part of his efforts to cement ties with the ex-Soviet neighbor and major economic partner in the midst of tensions with the West over Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, have a talk upon his arrival at the International airport outside Astana, Kazakhstan, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023.
Speaking after the talks, Tokayev noted that Russia has been Kazakhstan's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching a record $27 billion last year. “We have large opportunities for further expansion of the trade volume,” he said.Putin said the two countries set “really ambitious tasks for further strengthening of the comprehensive strategic partnership.”
Relations with Kazakhstan and other former Soviet republics in Central Asia have become increasingly important for Russia as it has sought new import routes to bypass bruising Western sanctions over its actions in Ukraine.
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