Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomes Estonian President Alar Karis at Akorda

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed visiting Estonian President Alar Karis at the Presidential Palace Akorda, Qazinform News Agency correspondent reports.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomes Estonian President Alar Karis at Akorda
Photo credit: Akorda

This marks the first state visit of Estonian President Alar Karis to Astana.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomes Estonian President Alar Karis at Akorda
Photo credit: Akorda

The Guard of Honor lined up at Akorda in honor of the visit from the high-ranking guest.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomes Estonian President Alar Karis at Akorda
Photo credit: Akorda

As the Presidential Orchestra ended playing the anthems of both countries, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Alar Karis walked down a carpet towards the National Flag of Kazakhstan.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomes Estonian President Alar Karis at Akorda
Photo credit: Akorda

Upon completion of the ceremony, the two left for narrow-format talks.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomes Estonian President Alar Karis at Akorda
Photo credit: Akorda

It is worth noting that Estonian President Alar Karis leads a delegation of 40 business people, as well as the Council of University Rectors and heads of a number of higher education facilities.

Earlier, Qazinform News Agency released an analytical overview to examine the development and future trajectory of relations between the two countries. 

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