Putin and Tokayev discussed cooperation and elections in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. He congratulated Mr. Putin on the “successful conduct of elections” to the state Duma. The results of the elections, according to Mr. Tokayev, “testify to the broad support for the strategic course of the President of Russia.”.

The two leaders discussed “some practical issues on the bilateral agenda,” as well as cooperation in the Eurasian space. They “confirmed their mutual commitment to further dynamic development of comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance” between Russia and Kazakhstan, the Kremlin press service said.

Elections to the state Duma lasted from 18 to 20 September. According to the latest data, the turnout exceeded 56%. After counting 95% of the votes in the state Duma elections, United Russia retains the lead with 57.83% of the vote. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a congratulatory telegram to Vladimir Putin, calling the vote an important event in the socio-political life of the country.

About the election, read the publication “Kommersant” “Worked for five”.