Inter-parliamentary dialogue contributes to Kazakhstan-Russia cooperation

Kazakhstan, Astana, Feb.14 / Trend T.Nurmagambetov / The further development of inter-parliamentary dialogue will contribute to strengthening cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia in all spheres, Russian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mikhail Bocharnikov said at a meeting with Speaker of the Lower House of the Kazakh Parliament Nurlan Nigmatulin, the Majilis reported. The meeting stressed the strategic character of Kazakh-Russian ties, in which teh presidents of Kazakhstan and Russia play the primary role. Speaking about the importance of integration processes, Nigmatulin said President Nursultan Nazarbayev is not only a consistent supporter, but he also initiated new directions in many respects. The sides discussed a wide range of topics, including issues of deepening inter-parliamentary ties. The new parliament has already formed a group on cooperation with the supreme legislative body in Russia. The two sides also discussed cooperation between within the Collective Security Treaty. According to Nigmatulin, there are now a number of draft laws in parliament on the ratification of agreements signed within the CSTO, and they will be submitted to the house for consideration. Do you have any feedback? Contact our journalist at agency@trend.az