Russia's Medvedev sent congratulatory message to Nursultan Nazarbayev

In particular, the message reads:

"Your political experience, dynamical and fruitful activity on the post of Head of State allowed to reach impressive success in socio-economic development of modern Kazakhstan, high authority of the country in international arena.

I would like to note your personal contribution to deepening strategic partnership between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan. I highly appraise our warm relations, which are a reliable basis for confident, constructive discussion and taking decisions on the most important issues of bilateral and international agenda. I am confident that an intensive and fruitful dialogue will further play a key role in development of the whole complex of the Russian-Kazakh relations, implementation of projects in the fields representing mutual interest.

Your reputation of a supporter of strengthening integration processes on the Eurasian space is of honored recognition. An idea of the Customs Union establishment and the Single Economic Space formation were successfully realized thanks to your efforts."