Vladimir Putin held talks with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Nursultan Nazarbayev, the first President and the incumbent Head of the Security Council of Kazakhstan, and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Vladimir Putin sent a message to congratulate Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on assuming office as President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.