Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrives in Moscow for state visit
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has arrived in Moscow on a state visit at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kazinform News Agency cites the Akorda press service.
At Vnukovo-2 Airport, the high-level guest was greeted by a ceremonial honor guard of the Moscow Garrison and a military brass band.
Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and other officials welcomed the Kazakh President. The national anthems of both countries were performed.
The greeting message "We welcome His Excellency, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to the Russian Federation!" is displayed in two languages on large billboards and LED screens in the streets of Moscow.
As previously reported, the state visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the Russian Federation takes place on November 11-12.
Earlier, the Russian newspaper Rossiyskaya Gazeta released an article by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev titled “Eternal friendship is a guiding star for our peoples” ahead of his two-day state visit to Russia. As a key point of the visit, the Head of State highlighted the planned signing of the Declaration on the Transition of Relations between Kazakhstan and Russia to the Level of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Alliance.