Putin and Tokayev Sign Seven-Point Partnership and Nuclear Financing in Astana
The pact deepens ties across the economy, security and education by establishing a Russian export loan for Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant.
Overview
- The two presidents met in Astana and signed a Joint Statement on the Seven Foundations of Friendship and Neighbourliness during a state visit that included formal ceremonies and project presentations on May 28, 2026.
- Intergovernmental agreements sealed Russian financing and terms for construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan, accompanied by a state export loan framework involving Rosatom.
- The visit launched joint education projects under the Kazakhstan‑Sirius brand, including plans for a Sirius Centre and an international secondary school to train gifted children.
- A package of interagency accords was signed to fight money laundering, counter banking fraud, advance transport digitalisation, and coordinate nuclear and radiation safety for 2026–2030.
- Leaders showcased practical cooperation with demonstrations such as two‑way autonomous cargo truck routes between Moscow and Astana, a rail digitalisation roadmap, and the reintroduction of Amur tigers, signaling deeper economic and security integration within EAEU and CSTO frameworks.