Putin and Tokayev formalize alliance between Russia and Kazakhstan
Photo: President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Russian President Vladimir Putin (kremlin.ru)
Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a declaration on strategic partnership and alliance, RIA Novosti reports.
Such a document, in particular, stipulates that Russia will "fulfill its obligations" regarding the construction of the first nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan.
The declaration also states that the Russian language will be "promoted as a means of interstate communication in the CIS."
In the document signed by Putin, it is mentioned that "security should not be ensured at the expense of others." Furthermore, Russia and Kazakhstan support the "construction of a just multipolar world order."
The aggressor country and Kazakhstan also declared their "support for creating a framework of equal and indivisible security in Eurasia" and expressed their intention to liberalize trade relations.
The two countries have agreed to create conditions for the free transportation of energy resources and the implementation of joint energy projects.
In addition, Moscow and Astana "intend to improve the conditions for citizens of both countries residing in each other's territory."
The parties will also coordinate efforts to preserve the water resources of the Caspian Sea, taking into account the problem of its shallowing.
Kazakhstan strengthens cooperation with China
Earlier, Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service reported that Kazakhstan plans to sign over 70 agreements with China.
In particular, these agreements concern the enhancement of cooperation between the two countries in the fields of energy, transport, metallurgy, agriculture, and high technology.
Ukraine’s intelligence believes that, in this way, Kazakhstan is seeking to reduce its dependence on Russia.
