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The telegramme reads, in particular:

“You are right to be proud of the successes you have achieved over the past fifteen years involving strengthening your country’s statehood and its social and economic development. Your country’s influence in the international community is increasing.

Positive changes in friendly Kazakhstan are an important factor for the closeness of relations between our countries. The legal and administrative basis for our cooperation is constantly expanding. We are implementing joint projects in a wide range of fields. Interesting prospects are opening up in science and technology cooperation, in using the Baikonur space launch centre more effectively, in cooperation in hydroelectric power, in the joint development of the resources of the Caspian, and in nuclear energy.

Kazakhstan is our trustworthy ally as we attempt to resolve topical international problems, our consistent supporter in deepening integration in the territory of Eurasia. Your innovative approach towards the process of reforming the CIS helped result in constructive work during the Commonwealth’s summit in Minsk.

I am convinced that the strategic partnership between Russia and Kazakhstan and joining the two countries’ important potential will continue to further serve the interests of the world as a whole, as well as help increase the well-being of our peoples”.