Astana, 19 October. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Alexander Drozdenko, governor of Russia's Leningrad Region, at the Akorda and awarded him the Order of Dostyk, second class, for his contribution to strengthening allied relations between the two countries (Akorda, Kazinform).
According to the president, trade and economic ties with the Leningrad Region are growing, and trade with the region exceeded $400 million in 2025. Tokayev noted the region's industrial, transport and logistics potential and confirmed Kazakhstan's readiness to expand cooperation with it (Akorda, Kazinform).
The two sides discussed joint projects in industry, nuclear energy, transport and agriculture, as well as cultural and humanitarian ties. Drozdenko conveyed greetings from Vladimir Putin and singled out the people of Kazakhstan who took part in the defence of Leningrad during the Great Patriotic War, saying their memory is carefully preserved in the region (Akorda).
Background: The Akorda described interregional ties as an important part of the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Russia (Akorda). The visit took place the day after the Leningrad Region came under one of the largest drone attacks in four years (TASS).
List of sources used: Akorda, Kazinform, Kazinform, TASS
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