The President received the Head of the Republic of Sakha Aisen Nikolayev, El.kz reports citing Akorda.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that Kazakhstan's multifaceted ties with the Republic of Sakha (Yakutiya) are developing very dynamically.
"We are looking with great interest at the prospects for our interaction and cooperation. We have the warmest relations with your Republic. I would like to emphasize that you are accompanied by a large delegation consisting of representatives of the business world and art, the leader of Kazakhstan said.
The Head of our State welcomed the holding of the Days of the Sakha Republic in Kazakhstan, which include cultural and sports events, as well as a presentation of the investment and tourism potential of Yakutia.
Aisen Nikolayev thanked Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for the warm welcome and noted the significantly increased dynamics of interaction between the Republic of Sakha and Kazakhstan. He also expressed words of support to the people of Kazakhstan and wished them to overcome all the difficulties that arose as a result of the floods as soon as possible.
"We arrived in Kazakhstan to hold the Days of the Sakha Republic. A large number of business, cultural and sports events are planned in Astana and Almaty," said Aisen Nikolaev.
During the meeting, promising areas of cooperation in such areas as agriculture, mining, digitalization and tourism were discussed. In addition, it was emphasized that Kazakhstan and Russia attach great importance to the comprehensive development of interregional cooperation.