This was reported in the press service of Tokayev.

"With all my heart I wish you good health and success, and all the citizens of friendly Kazakhstan - well-being and prosperity," Putin's telegram says.

The Russian leader also noted the successful strategic partnership of the two countries and expressed confidence in further building up cooperation between Russia and Kazakhstan within the EAEU, CSTO, CIS, SCO, UN and other structures.

In November, in a telephone conversation, Putin and Tokayev discussed the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the organization of joint production of vaccines in Kazakhstan.