The inter-Syrian talks, which took place in Astana, created the Foundation for a political solution to the conflict, said Vladimir Putin. In Alma-ATA he held a meeting with President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev.

The heads of States the day before was found in a ski resort in an informal setting. The main topics of the meeting were issues of bilateral relations, topical international policy issues, including the settlement of the Syrian issue. Turning to Nursultan Nazarbayev, Putin began with this theme.

In turn, the head of Kazakhstan noted the importance of partnership between our countries. In terms of trade turnover, Russia and Kazakhstan rank second after Belarus. Cooperation between the two countries is developing dynamically. Just last year, held 19 meetings at the highest level. From Alma-ATA Vladimir Putin will go to Tajikistan, where he planned a broad program, including talks with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and the President of Russia will visit Kyrgyzstan.
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