ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 3. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov discussed the development of bilateral cooperation during a telephone conversation, Trend reports via the press service of the Russian government.
The sides reviewed the implementation of agreements reached at the Russia-Kazakhstan intergovernmental talks held on March 25, 2026, in Astana.
Particular attention was paid to expanding trade, economic, and scientific-technical cooperation, as well as advancing major joint projects in key sectors, including industry, energy, and transport infrastructure.
The prime ministers also underscored the importance of strengthening integration within multilateral frameworks such as the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), along with other regional cooperation platforms.
Mishustin and Bektenov reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening bilateral ties and ensuring the effective implementation of previously reached agreements.
According to the Bureau of National Statistics of Kazakhstan, the trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Russia reached $27.37 billion in 2025, reflecting a 2.7% decrease compared to the $28.14 billion recorded in 2024.