The presidents of Kazakhstan and Ukraine Nursultan Nazarbayev and Petro Poroshenko during the meeting in Astana discussed the situation in Donbas and the implementation of the Minsk agreement, said on the last working day of the week press service of Akorda (the residence of the leader of Kazakhstan). Nazarbayev welcomed the 1st official visit by Poroshenko to Kazakhstan, which, in the opinion of the President, will help to improve the economic cooperation and "comparing notes" on regional and international issues. head countries exchanged opinions on topical problems on international agenda, including the situation in South-Eastern Ukraine and the implementation of the Minsk agreements. During the meeting they also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in trade and economic sphere, the coal industry, transport and logistics and the field of agriculture. Nazarbayev after talks with Poroshenko in Astana said that the two countries found common ground." We are currently in a separate meeting with Poroshenko have discussed all the problems of political and economic cooperation, on many issues We found mutual understanding ", - quoted Nazarbayev. Poroshenko thanked Nazarbayev for the invitation to visit Kazakhstan, noting the numerous political, economic, cultural and social ties between 2 countries. The Ukrainian leader also drew attention interest in the intensification of comprehensive cooperation in various areas." Poroshenko highly evaluated the efforts of President of Kazakhstan to assist in the maintenance of peace in Ukraine. In addition, the head of Ukraine paid homage to President Nursultan Nazarbayev the 550th anniversary of the Kazakh khanate, noting the importance of this anniversary, a symbol of statehood, the deep historical roots of our country ", - stated in a press release. Poroshenko expressed gratitude for the intention to develop political dialogue between countries on the basis of traditional trust and mutual respect." I am convinced that We have to implement the potential to provide the synergy, which today pose the Ukrainian-Kazakh relations, " he said, speaking on the last working day of the week at the talks in expanded format. "A high value for me as the President of Ukraine and for the Ukrainian people has Kazakhstan's commitment to fundamental principles of international law, respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity during the international recognized borders, respect of Ukraine. We appreciate the principled position of Kazakhstan ", - said Poroshenko.