‘Let’s Have An Informal Dinner’: Putin’s Warm Invitation To Tokayev Sparks Talk Of “Tea Diplomacy”

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Russian President Vladimir Putin invited Kazakh leader Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for an informal dinner and tea at his residence in Moscow, emphasizing their close bilateral ties. The two leaders discussed political, economic, and cultural cooperation, reaffirming that there are “no serious problems” between their nations. Tokayev’s two-day visit to Russia included talks on strengthening the strategic partnership and signing new agreements between Moscow and Astana. #putin #russia #kazakhstan   #apt

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00:00Dear, Kaushman Kimilevich, good evening.

00:22First of all, I want to thank you for finding the time to come,

00:25as we agreed, on a special state visit.

00:30I am truly delighted.

00:34Of course, we are in constant contact,

00:37but such formal matters are also important in interstate relations.

00:44Today, we will have the opportunity to sit down in an informal setting

00:47and discuss all matters of particular interest.

00:52And tomorrow, together with my colleagues,

00:54we will review the entire agenda of our bilateral relations and, of course,

00:58look to the future.

01:05Overall, I think we will finish the current year very well

01:08and will draw up plans for the near future and the longer term medium term.

01:11I am very glad to see you, welcome, thank you, dear Vladimir Vladimirovich.

01:20I am truly glad to see you too, and I would like, first of all,

01:24to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptionally warm welcome from literally the very first minutes.

01:29In Moscow, on this sacred soil, we have just discussed the protocol aspects.

01:39Indeed, from this perspective, what I saw and felt was truly astonishing and delightful,

01:52and I felt the warmth of the welcome here in the Russian capital.

02:05As for bilateral cooperation, it is a strategic partnership, an allied relationship.

02:09There is not a single area where we do not interact and work together.

02:20There are no serious problems between our countries.

02:25If they arise, which is natural, they are resolved through the efforts,

02:29first and foremost, of the heads of state and, of course, of government.

02:33Indeed, today, in an informal setting, we could exchange opinions.

02:48I have some thoughts and observations that I would be delighted to share with you as a senior colleague.

02:54Thank you very much, thank you, we have two parts.

02:58We will now simply lay down informally.

03:01Then I would like to invite you to sit there.

03:05Okay, let's have some coffee.

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