Astana: Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov recently met with Dmitry Chernyshenko, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation, to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in digitalization, innovation, sports, tourism, and education, as reported by Trend via the press service of Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister.
According to Trend News Agency, the meeting underscored the importance of the ongoing dialogue and regular interactions between Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, which have fostered stable economic and cultural-humanitarian relationships. These bilateral ties are evolving within a framework of strategic partnership and alliance.
During the visit, Chernyshenko plans to engage with various operational infrastructures, focusing on a thorough examination of the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University and the Kazakh branches of Moscow State University (MSU) and the Moscow State Institute of International Relations.
It is noteworthy that from January to June 2025, the trade volume between Kazakhstan and Russia hit $12 billion. Following the executive leadership’s directives from both nations, a comprehensive strategy is underway to boost bilateral commerce, with an ambitious goal of reaching $30 billion.