ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 14. The current visit
will make a significant contribution to strengthening the unity
between Kazakhstan and Türkiye, Turkish President Recep Tayyip
Erdogan said during talks with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart
Tokayev in a limited-format meeting in Astana, Trend reports via the press service of the
Kazakh president.
During the meeting, Tokayev expressed gratitude to Erdogan for
accepting his invitation and paying a state visit to
Kazakhstan.
“It can be stated with confidence that your visit is of
exceptional importance and is a historic event. Undoubtedly, your
current visit will give a strong boost to bilateral cooperation.
Kazakhstan and Türkiye are bound by consistently friendly,
fraternal relations and an eternal partnership. There are no
contradictions or disagreements between our states,” Tokayev
said.
The President of Kazakhstan also recalled the agreements reached
during his official visit to Türkiye last year.
“The fifth meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation
Council was held in Ankara, where very important decisions were
made. Today, the sixth meeting of the Council will take place, as
well as a major business forum. A representative delegation has
arrived in Astana with you. I am confident that your visit will be
successful. Today we are taking a big step toward the bright future
of our cooperation,” he noted.
In turn, Erdogan expressed gratitude to Tokayev for the warm
reception.
“First of all, I would like to express my gratitude for inviting
us to the land of our ancestors. You are showing us exceptional
hospitality. The honor with which my delegation was received,
including the escort of aircraft from the moment we entered
Kazakhstan’s airspace, brought us great joy. We will certainly not
forget this,” Erdogan said.
